Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IO Circuit Design Engineer with 5-8 years of expertise in designing and validating high-performance I/O circuits for advanced semiconductor SoCs. The role involves developing GPIO, LVDS, DDR, SerDes support circuits, ESD protection, level shifters, buffers, and termination circuits using advanced CMOS technologies. The candidate will be responsible for transistor-level design, signal integrity analysis, layout reviews, silicon bring-up, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, production-ready IO IP solutions. Robust hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso, SPICE simulation, ESD methodologies, and high-speed interface standards is essential.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom IO circuits including:
- GPIO
- LVDS
- LVCMOS
- SSTL
- HSTL
- DDR Interfaces
- High-speed SerDes support circuits
- Perform transistor-level design and simulation using advanced CMOS technology nodes.
- Develop and optimize:
- ESD protection circuits
- Level shifters
- Input buffers
- Output drivers
- On-chip termination circuits




- Conduct pre-layout and post-layout simulations for functionality, timing, power, noise, and reliability.
- Perform signal integrity analysis including:
- IBIS model generation
- Package-aware simulations
- Crosstalk and reflection analysis
- Drive layout reviews and work closely with physical design teams to ensure design quality and performance targets.
- Support silicon bring-up, characterization, debugging, and production ramp activities.
- Collaborate with system, package, reliability, and product engineering teams.
- Develop and maintain design documentation, specifications, and verification reports.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal or IO Circuit Design.
- Strong understanding of:
- CMOS device physics
- Analog circuit design fundam

📌 Lead I/O Design Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 NXP Semiconductors
📍 Bengaluru