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.
• 2-4 years of experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal or IO Circuit Design.
• Robust understanding of:• CMOS device physics
• Analog circuit design fundamentals
• IO architectures and standards
• ESD design methodologies

• Hands-on experience in custom circuit design using Cadence Virtuoso.
• Expertise in SPICE-based simulators such as Spectre, HSPICE, or FineSim.
• Experience with advanced technology nodes (16nm/7nm/5nm preferred).
• Good knowledge of LVS, DRC, EMIR, and reliability checks.
• Familiarity with process corners, Monte Carlo analysis, and yield optimization techniques.

Preferred Skills
• Experience with DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR, USB, PCIe, MIPI, or Ethernet interfaces.
• Knowledge of package modeling and SI/PI analysis tools.
• Understanding of ESD standards such as HBM, CDM, and IEC.
• Experience in silicon validation and lab characterization.

📌 Sr Design Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 NXP Semiconductors
📍 Bengaluru