What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analog Layout Engineer position at Kaleidoscope Innovation?
Responsibilities
- Develop full-custom Analog /Mixed-Signal/RF layouts at block and top level.
- Ensure compliance with Analog /Mixed-Signal and RF design constraints.
- Maintain layout quality, including matching, symmetry, shielding, isolation, and reliability per design guidelines.
- Perform DRC/LVS/ERC and antenna checks and drive layout closure.
- Collaborate closely with designers to resolve layout issues and meet project timelines.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Cadence Virtuoso (XL/GXL) for layout design.
- Calibre for verification.
- PDKs with multi-patterning rules.
- Experience in lower technology nodes, preferably 5nm and below.
- RF layout experience, including:
- Handling high-frequency signal paths, guard rings, shielding, and EM coupling considerations.
- Layout of RF blocks such as mixers, LNAs, VCOs, and power amplifiers.
- Exposure to PLL, LNA, VGA, ADC, DAC, SerDes, Bandgap, LDO, etc.
- Programming skills in SKILL for automation.
- 8 years in Analog /Mixed-Signal/RF layout design, including RF layout techniques.
- B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E in ECE/EE.