SRAM Mask Layout Designer
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering
In short
Qualcomm is hiring a SRAM Mask Layout Designer to join their High-performance CPU Team in Austin, Texas. This role involves developing block or macro level layouts and floorplans for high-performance custom memories, utilizing industry-standard design tools and flows. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in custom SRAM layout and knowledge of leading-edge FinFET processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop block or macro level layouts and floorplans for high performance custom memories.
- Design layout for custom memories and other digital circuits based on provided schematics.
- Read and interpret design rule manuals to create optimal and correct layout.
- Own the entire layout process from initial floorplanning to memory construction to physical verification.
- Use industry standard verification tools to validate LVS, DRC, ERC etc.
- Interpret the results from the verification suite and perform layout fixes as needed.
- Provide layout fixes as directed by the circuit design engineers.
- Work independently and execute memory layout with little supervision.
- Provide realistic schedules for layout completion.
- Provide insight into strategic decisions regarding memory layout and area.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent
- OR 12+ years experience and BS in Electrical Engineering
- OR 10+ years experience and MS in Electrical Engineering
- Direct experience with custom SRAM layout
- Experience in industry standard custom design tools and flows.
- Knowledge of leading-edge FinFET processes (5nm or newer).
- Experience in Layout design of library cells, datapaths, memories in deep sub-micron technologies.
- Knowledge of all aspects of Layout floorplanning and hierarchical assembly.
- Knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre LVS/DRC.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
- Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 8+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent and 10+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
- 6+ years of experience using layout design and verification tools (e.g., cadence, LVS, rmap).
Desired Qualifications
- Good understanding of device parasitics and reliability considerations during layout.
- Good understanding of critical circuits and layout styles.
- Ability to write Skill code for layout automation.
- Knowledge of improving EMIR in layout.
- Good communication skills to work with different teams to accurately describe issues and follow them through for completion.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants
- Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
- Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
- Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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