IC Layout Design Engineer (Digital)

at  IC Enable

For over 20 years IC Enable has successfully provided design IP, IC products, services and platform solutions to demanding customers ranging from startups to Fortune 50 members. Our design and product offerings focus on high reliability, mixed-signal and digital markets while our platform solutions focus on IDM, foundry and IP providers. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to change the industry through experience in technology development, full-custom ASIC / SOC and electronics development across the Semiconductor, Medical and Defense industries, including some of the most challenging fabrication processes and product applications.
IC Enable has an exciting opportunity for a IC Layout Design Engineer (Digital) to join our diverse team executing full-custom integrated circuit development with specific responsibility for driving the layout and verification on complex, high-performance circuits with applications such as PLL, HSC, AGC, SerDes, ADC/DAC and Wireless systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in digital layout.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mastery of layout, verification tools, and methodologies
• Experience in Cadence layout (Virtuoso, VXL) and Calibre verification (ERC, DRC, LVS) preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in Layout Design
• Strong communication, debugging and analytical skills with complex technical concepts
• Experience in DFM hierarchical layout construction for efficient verification and integration
• Comprehensive understanding of the target process to balance layout and design needs, e.g. crosstalk, RC delay, electro-migration, IR drop, self-heating, shielding, matching, guard rings and latch up
• Experience with volatile and non-volatile memories is a plus
• Proficiency in PERL or SKILL scripting is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Applicable Field (preferred)

Apply your experience as part of the team to drive success with specific responsibilities that include:

• Deliver on project assignments with integrity, commitment, and excellence
• Efficiently layout sensitive Mixed Signal circuits conforming to all physical design verification (PDV) requirements while balancing demanding area, performance, and power specifications
• Identify quality and reliability improvements in IC circuit and layout design
• Support or perform design verification from sub-block up through top-level
• Utilize available scripted applications for efficient layout generation
• Collaborate effectively with local and remote team members
• Develop accurate layout design schedules and resource estimates
• Proactively look for continuous improvement opportunities in the flow, layout and design methodologies

At IC Enable we know that our most valuable asset is our team. We are seeking a candidate who is ready to dive in to our culture and grow with our team. We build our team around those that are humble, hungry and smart! As a part of the IC Enable team you will have access to a full suite of insurance coverage, our 401K program, holiday pay, PTO and more.
IC Enable is an Equal Opportunity Employe