Analog IC Layout Engineer

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Layout of RFICs including DRC, LVS, PEX, EM Extraction as well as design aspects including schematic capture and circuit simulations
• Ensuring the database is fully compliant with all requirements of tape-out flow including DRC and LVS checks and waiver process.
• Managing version control of design files and documentation
• Scripting for layout design automation using Skill
• Detailed documentation for layout reviews
• Generate IP and support management team with patent applications and IP management

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of analog layouts including DRC, LVS, PEX
• Strong knowledge in floor-planning techniques, power mesh planning, low noise signal routing, IO pads, ESD/LU, electromigration, antenna, layout dependent effects and analog chip integration flow.
• Knowledge of electronic devices/circuits like MOSFETs, resistors, capacitors, inductors, logic gates, op-amps, etc.
• Hands-on experience in Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL and Calibre or equivalent
• Creative thinker with practical skills and experience
• Inspires confidence in colleagues, partners, and customers
• Comfortable in a fast paced, start-up environment
• Pro-active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
• Good communication and presentation skills
• A mindset for precise and high-quality results
• An eye for detail

Desirable

• Experience with RFICs preferred
• Experience in schematic capture and circuit simulation
• Hands-on experience with EM tools like EMX, RFPro (ADS) or equivalent
• Layout automation and scripting in SKILL language
• Experience ensuring the database is fully compliant with all requirements of tape-out flow.
• Hands-on experience with full tape-out process and communicating with foundries in relation to tape-out flow
• Strong project management skills

• Competitive salary and pension contributions

• Company share option scheme
• 25 days holiday + national holidays
• Weekly company lunches
• Flexible work hours and remote work options

We believe in equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.