Description
Summary: ForwardEdge ASIC is seeking skilled and detail-oriented ASIC Analog Layout Engineers to join our talented team. The successful candidates will be responsible for the physical implementation of analog/mixed-signal circuits within ASIC designs. This role involves collaborating closely with ASIC design engineers to translate schematic-level designs into robust layouts that meet performance, area, and manufacturability requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Appropriate-level experience, knowledge, and scope of responsibility in analog integrated circuit layout. May include the following areas:
• Designing complex layout for mixed signal, and analog circuits in deep sub-micron CMOS technologies
• Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
• Working with circuit designers to plan work and negotiate any necessary layout tradeoffs.
• Interpreting LVS, DRC and ERC reports to find efficient ways to complete layout.
• Experience working closely with the circuit design team.
• Utilizing advanced CAD tools and mask design knowledge to deliver correct and robust layout that meet stringent performance, area and power requirements.
• Implementing analog layouts to achieve specific attributes such as tight matching, low noise, and low power consumption. Layouts may include amplifiers, oscillators, data converters, voltage regulators, and I/O cells.
• Custom and standard cell-based floor-planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
• Understanding techniques for managing IR drop, RC delay, electromigration, self-heating and coupling capacitance.
• Recognizing and preventing failure prone circuit and layout structures
• Analog and DFM best practices
• Excellent communication skills and able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in layout tools and methodologies.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Analog/custom layout experience in analog/mixed-signal CMOS circuits in deep sub-micron technologies (5 - 40 nm) for high-speed interfaces.
• Experience with high-speed layouts using FINFET technologies.
• Working knowledge of ESD and latch-up solutions is desired.
• Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a US government security clearance.
Work Environment: The work environment for this role typically involves office-based activities with collaboration with analog design, CAD, and physical verification teams.
Benefits:
• Work-life balance: Flexible 9/80 work schedules with every other Friday off, hybrid work with primary location being in St. Paul, MN
• Competitive benefit package: Including options for healthcare and medical coverage, 401K Retirement Benefits with company contribution, as well as a generous holidays and PTO allotment. Selected candidate may also be eligible for short-term and long-term incentives.