- Job Number: 29785086
- Santa Clara Valley, California, United States
- Posted: Nov. 27, 2013
- Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary
As
a senior member of Apple’s custom layout team, you will be working on
the latest technology nodes to create world-class custom analog macros,
libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless
learning opportunities working in the design team with members of
integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.
Key Qualifications
- • Typically requires 10+ years experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits used in high performance microprocessors.
- • Experience designing low noise, low power resistors, capacitors, pad IOs, ESD structures, datapaths, memory structures, etc.
- • High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
- • Must understand issues of RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
- • Must recognize failure prone circuit and layout structures, proactively work with circuit designer for best approach to problems.
- • High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
- • Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools.
- • Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL or AMPLE are considered a plus, but not required.
- • Excellent communication skills and able to work with cross-functional teams.
Description
As
a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group you will be
responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, this includes the following:
• Designing complex layout for mixed signal, and analog circuits in deep
SubMicron CMOS technologies.
• Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit
designer.
• Running complete set of design verification tools available on
megacells completed.
• Working with circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate
any necessary layout tradeoffs as needed.
• Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find fastest way to
complete layout.
• Exceed engineering specifications and expectations working with the
circuit design team.
• Utilizing advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout correct
and robust physical design representation of circuits.
Education
BS Degree, or equivalent
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