Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

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

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license.  Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.