Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the UK Layout team of Cirrus Logic for a Layout Design Engineer to complete the layout and physical verification of analogue and mixed-signal designs using industry standard CAD tools. To be successful in this role you will use your first level layout experience to support design engineers and physical design engineers. You will also be confident in identifying areas for possible improvements and providing input into block/chip level project schedules. In return, you will work in a dynamic, global organisation with a fantastic and innovative work culture!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design analog & mixed-signal layouts from size estimation, floor planning to layout completion
• Understand and implement advanced device matching techniques
• Proactively work with design engineers to achieve efficient circuit performance
• Routing at the block level and chip top-level using assisted/automated tools
• Integration of digital and analogue layout
• Estimation and planning of layout timescales to a high degree of accuracy
• Solving layout design issues and applying proactive intervention
• Collaborate with other disciplines demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in electronic / IC layout CAD specialisation or related program and proven experience of IC layout design.
• Ability to layout analog circuitry in a size/time constrained environment
• Understand layout techniques such as common centroid, matching, isolation, shielding, and the use of dummy devices
• Solid understanding of ESD, Latch-up, STI, WPE, electro-migration, IR drop, cross-coupling capacitance, DFM, and Antenna effect
• Ability to solve design problems while using a combination of technical skills, intuition, and creativity
• Proficiency in floor planning activities with block assembly, and block-level routing
• LVS trouble shooting and debug skills
• Proven track record of working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Great teammate and works well with others

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering or related program
• Comfortable with multiple IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs, including BCD planar technologies
• Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for improved efficiency and automation of layout tasks
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamentals