Physical Design Engineer (Memory)

Role and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for Memory Compiler layout development and verification.
• Responsible for Layout design and development of Memory blocks such as Array, Row / Column decoder, sense amplifier, pre-charge, Control blocks for SRAM.
• Perform layout verification like LVS / DRC / Latchup, quality check and documentation.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of block-level layouts with acceptable quality.
• Demonstrate leadership Skill in planning, area / time estimation, scheduling, delegation and execution to meet project schedule / milestones in multiple project environment.
• Guide junior team-members in their execution of Sub block-level layouts & review their work.
• Contribute to effective project-management.
• Effectively communicate with engineering teams in the India & Korea teams to assure the success of the layout project.

Qualification / Requirements :

• Should be well familiar with various levels of memory layouts from custom memory bits, leaf cells, control blocks, Read-Write, Sense Amplifiers, decoders.
• Should have expertise in floor planning, power planning, block area estimation of memory designs or compliers.
• Should be able to perform leaf cell layout development and physical verification.
• Should have adequate knowledge of schematics, interface with circuit designer and CAD and process development team.
• Good understanding of layout fundamentals i.E. Electro-migration, Latch-up, coupling, crosstalk, IR-drop, parasitic analysis, matching, shielding, etc.
• Understanding layout effects on the circuit such as speed, capacitance, power and area etc.,
• Excellent in problem-solving skills in solving area, power, performance and physical verification of custom layout.
• Experience with Cadence tools including Virtuoso schematic editor Virtuoso layout L, XL & Verification tools like Mentor Calibre- Proficient in Device Matching, Parasitic Analysis, Electron Migration, and Isolation Techniques.
• Should have leadership qualities and able to do multi-tasking as required.
• Should be able to work in a team environment and able to guide and provide technical support to the fellow team members.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, goal-oriented and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Skill coding and layout automation is a plus.