Layout Engineer

Broadcom•Apply•Published 1 days ago•First seen 16 hours ago

Apply

Layout Engineer

Job descriptions and the level of expertise:

The descriptions are for layout engineers for our Library Group. Library Group is a part of Central Engineering Group.

In Library Group, we focus on circuit design for memory, I/O (Input/Output), and Standard Cells.

Requirements:

IC Layout

Strong layout knowledge with a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience

Skills include Cadence layout, Cadence schematic capture, using CALIBRE & Hercules verification tools.

Strong layout knowledge in submicron process, e.g. 16nm, 7nm, 5nm,2nm, 1.4nm and below

Experienced in digital (standard cell, memory, I/O) layout

Experienced in analog layout is also a plus

Job description:

IC Layout

Responsible to understand and apply all necessary layout guidelines (standard cells, I/O memories), new process rules and other technical requirements for quality layout
Schedule time-line & layout floor-planning

Complete quality layout and verification within planned schedule (without supervision for experienced engineer)

Get up to speed quickly for new methodologies, open to new ideas and communicate well with others in the library team

Skill Set (Mem)

Strong experience in memory layout design and physical verifications includes LVS, DRC, ERC, Antenna, Electro Migration in CMOS process.
Experienced in Cadence Layout tools VIRTUOSO (XL,VXL or EXL), and CALIBRE verification tools.
Good experience in Floor-planning, hierarchy layout and chip integration.
Knowledge of Script Programming and SKILL Programming would be a plus.
Good knowledge on memory layout topology.
Experience in memory compiler will be a plus.
Ability to adapt on new technology reviews to compile documentation of layout methodology, layout flow and guidelines.
Self-reliant, with ability to work independently as well as a team.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.