Memory Layout Engineer (SRAM/NVM)

• The development of product grade SRAM memory IP s covering the following phases:
• Layout Design of SRAM Memory IPs
• Layout checks like LVS,DRC,DFM, EMIR
• Review of Layouts and extend help for other Layout teams
• Design Kit prep from layout side, verification and validation
• Layout automation and script support
• Being a good team-player taking key initiatives for productivity improvements and innovation
• Sign off and release into dedicated IP validation test chips
• Specification and documentation
• Support of the silicon bring up and characterization

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree with 8+ years or master s degree with 6+ years experience in semiconductors / Microelectronics / VLSI engineering.
• Practical experiences in Memory and Custom Mixed-signal layouts at one or several of the following areas:
• Memory Layout design and NVM architecture & concepts
• Experience in NVM memory layout, SRAM layouts and Testchip integration will be an added advantage
• Hands on knowledge of state-of-the-art memory or analog layout flows
• Familiarity with Custom digital layout (i.e high speed logic paths)
• Proficient in Basic concepts of matching, shielding, power optimization and track planning
• Proficient in handling EDA tools from Synopsis, Mentor and Cadence used for layout design like schematic/layout editor, parasitic extraction tools, DRC, LVS, DFM, EMIR, etc.
• Knowledge of layout effects (like matching, proximity effects etc)
• Basic understanding of fabrication steps and flow.
• General analog mixed-signal design concepts
• Circuit design, Reliability analysis, Statistical analysis of circuits
• Good understanding of CDL netlist and circuit hierarchy definition
• Tiler / compiler concepts, design layout compatible for tiler approach and verify
• Top level power routing and metal stack arrangement
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Preferred Qualifications:

• In depth familiarity with layout of analog and mixed signal CMOS circuits
• Programming experience applicable to design flow automation tasks
• The capability to work within a very dynamic interdisciplinary environment
• as well as dedicated knowledge of 45/32/28/14nm and below technology nodes are an advantage.
• You are flexible, highly motivated and have a team-oriented working style.
• You have shown the ability to communicate as well as work efficiently in an international
• multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong debugging, analytical and trouble shooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are a must.