Hardware Engineering and R&D - Hardware Design Engineer 3

Job#: 3015287

Job Description:

Title: Hardware Design Engineer 3

Start Date: 01/26/2026

Duration: ~18 months

Chance for Extension: Highly likely

Location: Fully Remote (Domestic US, anywhere in continental US)

Openings: 1
Top 3 Hard Skills Required

Analog circuit layout in advanced CMOS (FinFET/gate-all-around, 2-3nm) - 4+ years

Proficiency with layout tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre) - 4+ years

Understanding of analog layout techniques (matching, shielding, reliability, parasitic optimization) - 4+ years

Candidate Requirements

• Overall Experience: 5+ years in the field
• Degree/Certifications: Not required
• Ideal Candidate:
  • Recent experience with CMOS layout and verification on advanced FinFET and GAA
  • Experience with advanced PSMC nodes is a big plus
  • Experienced in advanced CMOS (2-3nm) and analog layout

Typical Day

• Team Purpose: Analog mixed-signal IPs for in-house SoC designs (data center processors, advanced CMOS tech)
• Key Projects: Layout for analog mixed-signal circuits in 2-3nm nodes
• Task Breakdown:
  • 80% hands-down design/layout work
  • 20% meetings
• Focus: Analog layout (not custom digital)

Compelling Story

• Work on cutting-edge analog layout in FinFET and gate-all-around technologies (2-3nm)-rare and highly valued in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute full-custom layout for analog/mixed-signal blocks (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, LDOs, comparators, temperature sensors)
• Collaborate with circuit designers for performance, area, and power optimization
• Perform floorplanning, block-level routing, macro-level assembly
• Conduct physical verification (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler, Calibre)
• Address DRC/LVS, EMIR, DFM issues; ensure reliability standards
• Support tape-out activities and post-layout simulation reviews
• Document layout strategies and contribute to design reviews

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