Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hardware Design / Custom Memory Layout Engineer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will have 8 to 10 years of experience in custom memory layout design and must have experience with 5nm and/or 3nm technology nodes.
• In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing custom memory layout for advanced technology nodes.
• You will collaborate with circuit designers to optimize memory performance, power, and area.
• You will also perform all physical verification (lvs,drc,ant,etc) and debug of memory layout, and work with the process integration team to ensure manufacturability of memory layout.
• As a Senior Custom Memory Layout Engineer, you will participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve memory layout quality.
• You will also be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments in memory layout design.

Requirements:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in custom memory layout design
• Experience with 5nm and/or 3nm technology nodes
• Strong understanding of memory layout techniques and methodologies
• Experience with industry standard layout tools
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related experience
• The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering high-quality memory layout designs and will be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• You will have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to find innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on the industry.
• If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please apply with your resume and a cover letter.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• 8-10 years experience required.

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 8-10 overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: Electrical engineering degree preferred, not required or work experience equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS (FinFet experience is a must, 5nm and below is preferred).
• Experience working with distributed design teams a plus.
• Knowledge of skill code an layout automation a plus.
• Self starter with the ability to define and adhere to a schedule.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and quality of work (see JD below).

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• 5nm and/or 3nm experience with full custom finfet layout track record (8-10 YOE)
• Use of Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre (8-10 YOE)
• Good verbal, written and presentation skills with analytical and problem-solving ability (8-10 YOE)

Typical Day in the Role

• Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is hardware design as they are doing the data center chips.
• Internal / creating hardware. Sponsors' team does the drawing for the circuit staff / they do the physical drawings for the chips. Extra support is needed.
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 10% meetings, 90% heads down."