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Job Title : IO Layout Engineer

Experience : 3+ Years

Location : Bangalore

Employment Type : Full-time

Industry : Semiconductors / ASIC / VLSI / IO & ESD Design

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced IO Layout Engineer to join our custom layout team. The candidate will be responsible for full-custom layout of IO cells, ESD protection structures, and high-voltage interfaces for ASIC / SoC applications in deep submicron and FinFET technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform transistor-level custom layout of various types of IO cells including :
• Standard IOs (CMOS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL)
• High-speed and specialty IOs (DDR, USB, PCIe, HDMI, etc.)
• ESD structures, pad rings, and protection circuits
• Work closely with IO circuit designers to interpret schematics and design intent.
• Ensure robust layout practices for :
• ESD compliance
• Latch-up prevention
• Electromigration (EM)
• Voltage isolation and guard ring planning
• Ensure layout meets foundry-specific DRC, LVS, and antenna rules.
• Run and close physical verification (DRC, LVS, ERC, ANT) using industry-standard tools.
• Participate in floorplanning of IO ring and integration with analog / digital blocks.
• Coordinate with packaging, ESD, and reliability teams to support silicon tapeout.

Required Skills and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Interested can share Cv to Sharmila.b@acldigital.com