IC Layout Senior Engineer

Industry:manufacturer of Microprocessors with embedded AI

Location :Remote EU or France (Paris) with occasional travel to Head Office

Markets :Worldwide/Internationational

Minimum expérience :3 years

Environnement :
Cadence tools : Virtuoso and other tools from the Cadence suite
Fine Element analysis tools like Altair SImSolid, Ansys Mechanical, HyperWorks, Femap, ANSYS, Abaqus, Patran, SimScale.
Techniques : Layout automation, Analog layout, analog and mixed-signal circuits, floorplans, block-level layouts, process design rules, ADC Layout, DAC Layout,
Languages : English (mandatory), French is a plus but not mandatory
Your manager : the R&D Director
MISSIONS
As a Layout Engineer within the Analog IC team you will :
Lead the layout of custom ICs and analog components while developing automation tools.
Design and implement custom layouts for analog and mixed-signal circuits, including custom analog and RF components, while minimizing parasitic effects to enhance the DC and AC precision of analog signals.
Create floorplans and block-level layouts for high-performance analog systems.
Ensure alignment with process design rules and foundry specifications.
Collaborate with foundry engineers to resolve layout-related issues during manufacturing.
Develop and utilize custom scripts or tools to efficiently automate repetitive layout tasks.

Extensive experience with the physical layout of ADCs, DACs, and other mixed-signal components.
Demonstrated success in completing complex layouts across various node sizes.
In-depth expertise in analog layout techniques, including device matching, parasitic minimization, and noise isolation strategies.
Proficiency with Cadence tools.
Experience in post-layout simulation using FEM tools.
Experience with layout automation is a plus.
Experience in Advanced node required (
experience in GF 22FDX is highly valued.

Role type :Permanent. EU remote or based in France with occasional travel to the head office in Paris (1 x every 6 or 8 weeks).

Evolution :Lead and management positions as the company grows
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• 1st culture fit interview with a team member

• 2nd technical interview to assess technical knowledge

• Written technical test

• Invitation to visit the office and discuss an offer

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