Key Responsibilities

Custom Analog Layout Execution

• Perform full‑custom analog layout for critical circuit blocks, including:** Analog Front Ends (AFEs)**
• ADCs and DACs
• PLLs and clocking circuits
• Voltage regulators and references
• Analog filters and bias circuits
• Translate schematics into high‑quality, silicon‑proven layouts in advanced nodes.
• Apply best‑in‑class techniques for:Matching and symmetry
• Parasitic control
• Noise isolation and substrate coupling mitigation
• EM/IR and reliability robustness

Verification & Sign‑off

• Run and debug DRC, LVS, ERC, and reliability checks.
• Work with designers to close LVS and performance issues.
• Support PEX extraction and simulation correlation.
• Ensure layouts meet foundry design rules and sign‑off requirements.

Collaboration & Production Support

• Partner closely with analog circuit designers, CAD, and methodology teams.
• Participate in layout and design reviews.
• Support silicon bring‑up, debug, and yield improvement as needed.
• Contribute to layout guidelines, documentation, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

• BSEE or equivalent in Electrical / Electronics Engineering (preferred).

Experience

• 6–10 years of hands‑on experience in custom analog / mixed‑signal layout.
• Proven experience working in 28nm, 22nm, and/or 16nm CMOS process technologies.
• Demonstrated experience laying out complex analog IP blocks (AFE, ADC, DAC, PLL, regulators).

Tools & Methodologies

• Strong proficiency with:** Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite**
• Calibre (DRC, LVS, PEX)
• Solid understanding of:Foundry design rules
• Device matching and layout‑dependent effects
• Parasitics, coupling, and noise mitigation
• Reliability (EM, IR, ESD awareness)
• Familiarity with advanced-node layout challenges is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or high‑reliability semiconductor products.
• Familiarity with low‑noise, high‑speed analog layouts.
• Ability to mentor junior layout engineers.
• Exposure to ISO / automotive quality flows is a plus.

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