Job Location: Bangalore
This role is for a Memory Layout Engineer with 3-7 years of experience to design and develop memory blocks for integrated circuits (ICs). You will be responsible for creating productive memory layouts that meet performance, power, and area constraints.
Responsibilities:
Design memory layouts for various building blocks including:
Bit cell array
Row decoder
Column decoder
Sense amplifiers
Input/Output (I/O) blocks
Integrate top-level memory blocks
Perform physical verification using tools like Design Rule Check (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)
Ensure layouts meet Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Yield (DFY) requirements
Analyze layouts for potential power and signal integrity issues
May involve scripting using languages like PERL, Shell, TCL, or Skill
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in memory layout design
Proven experience with memory layout tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Assura
Understanding of memory compiler architectures and sub-blocks
Experience with low-power, high-performance, and high-density SRAM memory design (experience with different technology nodes is a plus)
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Yield (DFY) concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Preferred Skills:
Experience with custom and compiler-based memory layout
Experience with FinFET process technologies
Experience with memory verification methodologies
Requirements added by the job poster
• 3+ years of work experience with SRAM
• 3+ years of work experience with Layout Design