Description

Conduct design and development of image sensor technologies, work on transistor level design of analog and mixed-signal circuits for CMOS Image Sensor such as asic_pixel array, column-amplifier, comparator, ramp generator, ASRAM and XDEC by using Cadence Virtuoso; Work on whole chip floorplan design and pad frame; Work on analog and mixed signal circuits layout design by Cadence Virtuoso, such as column_array; Collaborate with layout engineer on whole chip layout integration and improvement by Cadence Virtuoso; Perform sub-blocks and whole image sensor readout circuit simulation by simulators such as Analog FastSPICE (AFS), Empyrean ALPS and NanoSpice; Perform design verification such as DRC, LVS, PERC check by using Siemens Caliber; Perform whole chip IR drop check by using Ansys Totem; Conduct script modification using Perl programming language; Collaborate with Digital Engineer to define and design the analog to digital interface; Collaborate with verification, process, test, and application engineers to debug, characterize and optimize performance of fabricated image sensors; Propose innovative and creative solutions along with new circuit R&D and be ahead of current technology.

Requirements

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields with graduate level coursework in Analog IC design, VLSI circuits, and RF circuits; plus six months of experience in layout design.

Required Experience Shall Include

• Layout design and implementation for digital and analog circuit schematics;
• Physical verification with DRC, ERC, and LVS to ensure the layout meets the design requirements;
• Optimizing layout design to reduce power consumption, enhance signal integrity, and ensure layout efficiency and manufacturability.
  
  

Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $151,091- $155,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.