About this role
Job title: Lead Custom IC Mask/Layout Designer
About the Role Lead Custom IC mask/layout design for 40/22nm and other analog, RF, and mixed-signal circuits. You will lead end-to-end layout development from concept to tapeout and provide technical guidance on floorplanning, placement, routing, shielding, matching, and layout optimization techniques.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end layout development for blocks/IP from concept to tapeout.
- Provide technical guidance on floorplanning, placement, routing, shielding, matching, and layout optimization techniques.
- Work closely with junior engineers and contractors for scheduling tasks, guiding them in floor planning of blocks, implementation, reviews, and closure.
- Collaborate with design engineers and CAD support to maintain effective communication.
- Review and approve layouts for quality, DRC/LVS/PEX closure, EM/IR compliance, ESD robustness, and manufacturability.
- Develop methods to improve efficiency in layout methodology and drive best practices for reliable and timely outputs.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience.
- Strong proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso XL for layout and Calibre for DRC/LVS/PEX.
- In-depth understanding of CMOS IC mask design and verification, with solid knowledge of fabrication, electromigration, IR drop, coupling capacitance, device and signal matching, and Layout-Dependent Effects (LDE).
- Self-driven professional with effective planning and reporting capabilities.