IC Layout Design Engineer

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THE ROLE: 

The AMD SerDes Technology Group develops high-performance, multi-protocol wireline transceivers in state-of-the-art CMOS process. We are currently seeking an experience analog/mixed-signal layout design engineer with supervisory role to join our world-class team in the development of SerDes solutions to facilitate the future connectivity of AMD CPU and GPU products.

THE PERSON: 

You have a passion for high speed layout design with innovative and creative ideas to solve complex design challenges. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Layout design of high speed and high performance SerDes analog mixed signal circuit in accordance to project requirements and specifications.
• Block level physical implementation which includes floor-planning, power distribution network, clock and signal routing, analog and mixed signal transistor level layout.
• Participate in post-layout circuit performance analysis
• Participate in block/IP/chip level integration activities
• Estimate realistic schedule, track and report clear progress and status
• Strong participation in defining layout methodology and flow
• Driving layout productivity improvement initiatives (i.e: pcell development and automation)
• Other responsibilities which include supervision of layout resources (onsite and offsite), assessing and correcting layout quality issues, and providing feedback to design teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Layout design experience in lower process nodes (7nm or below)
• Good understanding of analog and mixed signal layout fundamentals, IR, EM, self and coupling capacitances, RC delay and self-heating
• Good understanding of high speed critical signal routing and shielding
• Strong in physical design verifications (LVS/DRC/ERC/ANT/ESD/etc)
• Familiarity with circuit design concepts/flows and IC manufacturing processes
• Experience in layout of high-speed SerDes blocks and PLLs in advanced Fin-FET process is a plus
• Experience with digital on top integration flow or digital SOC flow is a benefit
• Experience with Cadence SKILL and other programming is a benefit (Perl, Python, Tcl, etc ...)
• Ability to work closely with the remote & different time zones design teams 
• Excellent team player and good communication skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor degree in EE/CE or IC layout training Certificate with IC Layout working experience. 

LOCATION: Oregon, US

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