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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated IC Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in integrated circuit design, with experience in both analog and digital domains. You will be responsible for designing, simulating, and verifying complex integrated circuits that meet stringent performance, power, and area requirements. Your role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams including system architects, layout engineers, and verification engineers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality IC products. You will also be expected to stay current with the latest industry trends and technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our design methodologies and processes. The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. If you are passionate about IC design and eager to take on challenging projects, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Perform circuit simulations and analysis to ensure design robustness.
- Collaborate with system architects to define design specifications.
- Work closely with layout engineers to optimize circuit layout.
- Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to team members.
- Develop and maintain design documentation and reports.
- Participate in the verification and validation of IC designs.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design methodologies.
- Support the testing and debugging of IC prototypes.
- Ensure designs meet performance, power, and area requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Assist in the development of design automation tools and scripts.
- Participate in the tape-out process and post-silicon validation.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and management.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Contribute to the development of intellectual property (IP).
- Support customer engagements and provide technical expertise.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IC design and development.
- Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design.
- Experience with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics.
- Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT).
- Experience with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE.
- Familiarity with layout design and verification tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Experience with mixed-signal design is a plus.
- Knowledge of low-power design techniques.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
- Experience with RF design is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with analog and digital circuit design?
- What EDA tools are you proficient in, and how have you used them in your previous projects?
- How do you approach circuit simulation and analysis to ensure design robustness?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging IC design project you worked on and how you overcame the challenges?
- How do you stay current with the latest industry trends and technologies?
- What strategies do you use to optimize circuit layout in collaboration with layout engineers?
- How do you ensure that your designs meet performance, power, and area requirements?
- Can you describe your experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)?
- How do you handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment?
- What is your approach to mentoring and guiding junior engineers?