Layout Design, Sr Engineer
Location
Markham, ON | Canada
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Job Description and Requirements
Job Description and Requirements
As an A&MS Layout Engineer, II, you will collaborate in the development of advanced analog integrated circuit designs using best-in-class Synopsys suite of tools. You will be working with local and global SERDES teams in developing layout for complex analog mixed-signal designs in the latest technology nodes. In your role you will be responsible for taking on low-to-medium-level block ownership and the creation of complex blocks. As a member of our Solutions IP Design Group, you will be developing IP in various technology nodes and foundries for various customers in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities and Duties - Leading and managing top-level blocks
- Coordinating with other layout team members for top-level integration as well as designing and reviewing layout designs
- Collaborate with circuit team for feasibility layout of new products
- Optimize layout designs for performance, power, and area
- Work with RnD Experts to perform layout verification and resolve any design-related customer issues
Qualifications - BSEE or MSEE with at least 2 years of direct industry experience
- Knowledge or understanding with regards to the layout of analog and mixed signal CMOS circuits
- Experience with full custom analog layout design tool: Custom Compiler (or equivalent) is a plus
- Experience with advanced FinFET nodes is a plus
- Ability to use foundry design rule manuals to debug DRC errors is required
- Good written and verbal English skills
- Experience with TCL, SKILL, PERL, Python or other language scripting is a plus
- Experience or knowledge with regards to:
- Layout design with consideration for reliability (EMIR/DFM)
- Layout design to optimize for parasitic layout effects (matching/proximity effects)
- Layout optimization for signal integrity (clock/data routes, differential routing, shielding)
- Experience with ESD design constraints, latch-up risk mitigation is a plus
- Experience with PERC is a plus
- Has excellent communication skills, ability to interact with cross-functional teams
- Experience with the following tools is a plus:
- Jira/Atlassian
- ICV Work Bench
- ICC/ICC2/Fusion Compiler
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