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Programmers.io

Analog Layout Engineer

Programmers.io, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014

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Analog Layout Engineer Required Skills

Knowledge of analog/mixed‑signal IP (e.g., SERDES PHY, transmitter and receiver, PLL, DDR PHY, ADCs, DACs, LDOs, etc.)

Experienced working with the circuit designer or layout lead to plan/schedule work and negotiate any layout trade‑offs as needed

Reviewing and analyzing floor‑plans and complex circuits with circuit designers

Running the complete set of design verification tools available

Great understanding and experience using advanced CAD tools and mask design knowledge to deliver correct and robust layout that meets stringent matching performance, area and power requirements

Experienced in crafting well‑matched, low‑noise, and low‑power analog blocks consisting of transistors, resistors, capacitors, pad I/Os, ESD structures, etc.

Must understand issues of IR drop, RC delay, electro‑migration, self‑heating and coupling capacitance

Must recognize failure‑prone circuit and layout structures, have experience with analog and DFM standard methodologies, and enthusiastically work with circuit designer or layout lead for the best approach to problems

High level of proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc., reports

Knowledge of CADENCE Virtuoso and MENTOR GRAPHICS layout tools

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