Job Title: Senior Analog Layout Designer
Work Location: Mountain View, CA (Onsite)
Full-time: W2 Hourly Benefits Bonuses or Contractor
Work Status: US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
You will be part of the Encore Semi design and circuit layout team, creating next generation products for commercial, civil and space missions. You will work as part of a team with the RFIC/Mixed-Signal Designers and Layout Designers on chip layout and custom analog and RFIC IP blocks in technologies down to 3nm.
Responsibilities:
• Working with IC designers and chip leads to determine the chip and block floorplan, including strategies for power and ground distribution.
• Performing layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitics in the layout.
• Accurately estimating the schedule for the layout work and identifying areas of complexity that needs early investigation.
• Performing DRC, ERC and LVS checks and resolving errors.
Requirements:
• The ideal candidate has experience with TSMC 3/4/5nm technology. 
• Strong analog layout skills.
• Expert-level knowledge with Cadence Virtuoso tool suite.
• Expert-level knowledge with Mentor Graphics Calibre.
• Experience with layout of analog blocks ADC / DAC / PLLs.
• Experience with 112G SerDes layout a plus.
• Able to work independently on challenging problems.
• Understand layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required.
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If you are hired into a California state work location, the anticipated compensation for the position is between $70.00 to $90.00 per hour and based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate compensation may vary as we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your job-related skills, qualifications, experience and location.
Full-Time Benefits:• 15 days of PTO per calendar year• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company pays 80% of Medical premium for Employee and Dependents• Dental & Vision: Company pays 50% of Dental and Vision premiums for Employee and Dependents• Voluntary Benefits: Dental & Vision Insurance, FSA, HSA and Gap Insurance• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) • 401k Traditional & Roth • Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability• Tuition reimbursement Equal Opportunity Policy StatementEncore Semi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, ancestry, marital status, civil union status, medical condition, disability (mental and physical), military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.Our Management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.