About this role
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop custom IO circuits including: • GPIO • LVDS • LVCMOS • SSTL • HSTL • DDR Interfaces • High-speed SerDes support circuits
• Perform transistor-level design and simulation using advanced CMOS technology nodes. • Develop and optimize: • ESD protection circuits • Level shifters • Input buffers • Output drivers • On-chip termination circuits
• Conduct pre-layout and post-layout simulations for functionality, timing, power, noise, and reliability. • Perform signal integrity analysis including: • IBIS model generation • Package-aware simulations • Crosstalk and reflection analysis
• Drive layout reviews and work closely with physical design teams to ensure design quality and performance targets. • Support silicon bring-up, characterization, debugging, and production ramp activities. • Collaborate with system, package, reliability, and product engineering teams. • Develop and maintain design documentation, specifications, and verification reports.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field. • 2-4 years of experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal or IO Circuit Design. • Strong understanding of: • CMOS device physics • Analog circuit design fundamentals • IO architectures and standards • ESD design methodologies
• Hands-on experience in custom circuit design using Cadence Virtuoso. • Expertise in SPICE-based simulators such as Spectre, HSPICE, or FineSim. • Experience with advanced technology nodes (16nm/7nm/5nm preferred). • Good knowledge of LVS, DRC, EMIR, and reliability checks. • Familiarity with process corners, Monte Carlo analysis, and yield optimization techniques.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR, USB, PCIe, MIPI, or Ethernet interfaces. • Knowledge of package modeling and SI/PI analysis tools. • Understanding of ESD standards such as HBM, CDM, and IEC. • Experience in silicon validation and lab characterization. • Scripting skills in Python, Perl, Tcl, or SKILL. • Familiarity with IBIS and IBIS-AMI model generation.
Desired Competencies
• Strong analytical and debugging skills. • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration. • Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers. • Proven track record of delivering silicon successfully from specification to production. • Self-driven with strong problem-solving abilities.
Nice to Have
• Experience in automotive, AI/ML, networking, mobile, or data center SoCs. • Exposure to functional safety and reliability requirements. • Prior ownership of complete IO IP development cycle. This role is ideal for an engineer who has hands-on experience in IO circuit design, ESD, signal integrity, and silicon validation, and is looking to contribute to next-generation semiconductor products.
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