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Cirrus Logic · 14 hours ago

PDK Engineer (FP-50024280)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Cirrus Logic has been a leader in mixed-signal processing for over four decades, known for its innovative solutions and award-winning culture. They are seeking a Staff PDK Engineer to assist in designing high-performance mixed-signal ASICs, collaborating with various teams to develop and verify PDKs while applying expertise in EDA methodology.

Enterprise SoftwareReal TimeSoftwareSpeech Recognition

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with design & layout teams to support tape out of IC designs

Develop and qualify physical verification decks

Install, customize and test foundry PDKs

Customize and test our analog/mixed-signal environment

Support IC tape out methodology

Mentor other PDK Engineers

Qualification

Analog/mixed-signal designDRCLVSParasitic extractionPDK developmentValidationProgramming in PerlSKILLTclPythonCadence dfII technology filesPhysical verification decksRevision control systemsEM/EMIR methodologyOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsMentoring

Required

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 12+ years of proven experience in related CAD field or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 10+ years of exp

A strong understanding of front-to-back analog/mixed-signal design methodology

Strong experience on DRC, LVS and parasitic extraction flow (based on Calibre is a plus)

Experience with PDK installation, customization and QA

Experience with PDK development and validation

Ability to effectively support layout & design teams

Able to demonstrate programming knowledge in Perl, SKILL, Tcl, Python and/or shell scripting

A hardworking individual who possesses strong organizational & interpersonal skills, and demonstrates versatility in handling a wide range of CAD methodology issues

Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Developing Cadence dfII technology files, netlisting, simulation & Pcells OR Development of physical verification decks in Calibre DRC

Preferred

Experience working with revision control systems. Perforce is a plus

Familiarity with Calibre PERC and/or Insight

Familiarity with EM/EMIR methodology

Company

Cirrus Logic

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Cirrus Logic is an industry leader in low-power audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technology that creates immersive user experiences for the world’s top mobile and consumer applications.

Founded in 2012

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees