Kaleidoscope Innovation

Analog Layout Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Cupertino • California • United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

DAC

About the role

  • Develop full-custom Analog /Mixed-Signal/RF layouts at block and top level.
  • Ensure compliance with Analog /Mixed-Signal and RF design constraints.
  • Maintain layout quality, including matching, symmetry, shielding, isolation, and reliability per design guidelines.
  • Perform DRC/LVS/ERC and antenna checks and drive layout closure.
  • Collaborate closely with designers to resolve layout issues and meet project timelines.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in Analog /Mixed-Signal/RF layout design, including RF layout techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso (XL/GXL) for layout design.
  • Calibre for verification.
  • PDKs with multi-patterning rules.
  • Experience in lower technology nodes, preferably 5nm and below.
  • RF layout experience, including handling high-frequency signal paths, guard rings, shielding, and EM coupling considerations.
  • Layout of RF blocks such as mixers, LNAs, VCOs, and power amplifiers.
  • Good to Have: Exposure to PLL, LNA, VGA, ADC, DAC, SerDes, Bandgap, LDO, etc.
  • Programming skills in SKILL for automation.
  • Qualifications: B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E in ECE/EE.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Analog layout designMixed-Signal layout designRF layout designDRC checksLVS checksERC checksSKILL programminglayout quality maintenancemulti-patterning rulesRF block layout
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingtime management