Arm · 1 week ago
Senior Layout Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expArm is a leading company in semiconductor technology, focusing on developing and validating memory layouts for CPUs, GPUs, and SOCs. The role involves implementing high-performance memory layouts, leading projects, and mentoring junior designers while ensuring adherence to design rules and performance metrics.
AnalyticsElectronicsInternet of ThingsSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Implementation of quality full-custom/cell-based layouts of high-performance arrays and memory blocks from supplied schematics: from planning including floorplan and wire plan through final layout verification and review, in accordance with strict guidelines for Performance, Power, Area (PPA) and manufacturability
Able to accurately estimate and lead schedules and effort for a significant piece of work
Understanding memory architectures and memory development flows
Resource for interpretation and implementation of all physical design rules in the latest technology processes used by Arm
Deep Knowledge of physical design verification (DRC/LVS/DFM) for all types of circuit and test layouts using industry standard verification tools
Supervision, mentoring and training of more junior and contract layout designers
Extensive knowledge of prioritizing critical signals in block layout with concept of wire RC and block placement to achieve outstanding PPA
Expertise in analyzing IR drop and EM issues and implementing solutions in layout
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in CAD, engineering field, or IC design certification or equivalent experience - 5 years previous experience preferred
Demonstrate project experience in physical IP (memories, standard cells, IOs, or PHYs)
Layout experience in the newest technology 5nm or smaller
An understanding of basic memory layout, especially for SRAM
A good understanding of technology trade-offs in deep sub-micron technologies
Experience with Cadence Virtuoso or similar schematic and layout editing tools
You love working in a collaborative setting with can-do attitude
You enjoy innovation and continuous improvement
Preferred
Ability to review the layout and find the improvements
Demonstrable scripting/automation capabilities to improve productivity
Familiar with programming like UNIX, SKILL, Shell
Leadership skills to lead a team of layout engineers
Company
Arm
Arm’s foundational technology is defining the future of computing. A future built by the greatest technology ecosystem in the world.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2016-07-18Acquired
1999-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Rene Haas
CEO
Jason Child
EVP & CFO
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