Layout Engineer

Location; Bangalore / Noida Role; Layout Engineer Responsibilities: Implementation of quality full-custom layouts of high-performance arrays and memory blocks from supplied schematics: from planning stages through final layout verification and review, in accordance with strict guidelines for performance and manufacturability. Must have experience with Cadence Virtuoso layout systems. Resource for interpretation and implementation of all physical design rules in the most advanced manufacturing processes used by ARM. Custom layout and verification of complex memory cells. Expert physical design verification (DRC/LVS/DFM) resource for all types of circuit and test layouts using Calibre verification tools. Required Skills and Experience : The ideal candidate is expected to have 3+ years pertinent layout design experience. With a Bachelors/Masters or equivalent with minimum of 3+ years of work experience in layout development Ability to understand, plan and organize work using complex schematics of hierarchically structured circuits. Understanding of layout techniques for optimization of power, speed, and area for data path, bitcell arrays, word line drivers, control blocks, and other complex memory circuits. Ability to quickly interpret and repair complicated LVS and DRC problems using state of the art verification software.

Ability to accurately plan and schedule responsibilities. “Nice To Have” Skills and Experience : Understanding layout techniques for design-for-manufacture in advanced (7nm/5nm/3nm/2nm) processes. Ability to identify possible design tradeoffs with circuit design leads, based upon assumptions, inherent knowledge, and design analysis. Programming experience: Tcl, Perl, shell, Skill, Scheme.