Job Offer: Analog Layout Engineer (Lead)
Join our dynamic team at Kandou, where challenges fuel our drive and innovation defines our approach. As a leading name in the semiconductor industry, we specialize in high-speed and energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions, vital for the advancement of electronics. We strive to meet the demands of today's customers while preparing for tomorrow's challenges. If you thrive in a high-tech scale-up environment and are motivated by the desire to push boundaries and challenge the norm, this opportunity is for you!
Position Details
We are actively seeking an Analog Layout Engineer (Lead) based in the UK (Reading) or CH (Lausanne).
Responsibilities
- Develop custom layouts and conduct verification of analog circuits, cells, blocks, and IP for multi-Gigabit high-speed chip-to-chip communication links (SerDes at 28Gb/s and beyond, and/or memory I/O) in advanced semiconductor technology nodes.
- Perform layout and verification of extremely high-speed analog circuits.
- Collaborate closely with the design team to comprehend requirements and devise effective solutions.
- Support IP and chip-level integration.
- Engage with customers regarding requirements and IP delivery.
- Gain exposure to flip-chip package technologies.
Experience
- Proven experience in custom analog layout of circuits and blocks for multi-Gigabit serial data-link transceivers or HF/RF circuits.
- Expertise in the layout of high-speed/frequency circuits such as amplifiers, oscillators, phase-locked loops, delay-locked loops, as well as fundamental building blocks like biasing, buffers, regulators, filters, and data converters.
- Comprehensive understanding of layout techniques for high-speed circuits, including matching constraints, minimization of parasitics, power grids, and ESD requirements.
- Experience with modern semiconductor process technologies, including 28nm, 14/16nm, and 7nm.
- Proficient in EDA tools for design and verification, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/HSpice, Calibre/PVS DRC/LVS, and parasitics extraction and modeling tools for EM, IR drop, and ESD.
Skills
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
- Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
- Able to manage workload and schedules while reporting to the internal management team.
- Solid background in semiconductor physics.
Education
Graduate in Electrical Engineering (E.E.).
If you are interested in this role and eager to be a part of a growing company with an exciting future, we would love to hear from you. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.