Job Summary

Job Description – Experienced IO/ Analog Circuit Design Engineer (9-15 yrs)

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented and detailed oriented IO/Analog Circuit Design Engineer to work on end-to-end IO cell library development. The role involves architecture definition to silicon validation—ensuring to meet PPA, reliability, and meeting compliance standard across technology nodes

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Specification

- Define IO architecture, electrical specs, and interface requirements
- Work on multi-standard IOs (GPIO, LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, MIPI, I2C, I3C, OSCILLATOR, LDO, SERDES etc.)

2. IO / GPIO Circuit Design

- Design and develop IO circuits (Tx, Rx, bidirectional pads, PAD RING)
- Create blocks such as level shifters, pre-drivers, drivers, Schmitt triggers, Calibration block
- Optimize for power, performance, and area (PPA)

3. Simulation & Verification

- Perform pre-layout and post-layout simulations (RC extraction, EMIR, PERC sign off)
- Own timing, and reliability (ESD, aging, SOA) signoffs

4. Layout & Physical Integration

- Guide/supervise layout teams to achieve high-quality pad ring and IO layout




- Ensure compliance with ESD protection, pad-ring design, and physical verification flows

5. Silicon Bring-up & Validation

- Support test chip development, packaging, and board design
- Perform post-silicon validation, debugging, and qualification

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work with SoC, packaging, validation, and test teams
- Drive integration of GPIO IP into SoC-level designs

Skill Requirements

Soft Skills

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

- Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn

- Upskilling self and team

Must Have Skill

IO circuit design

Good to Have Skill

Other Requirements

Education & Experience

- B.Tech / M.Tech (Electronics / VLSI / related field) 8–15 years of industry experience

Keywords

- IO circuit design, Analog circuit design, Transmitter, Receiver, High Speed IO circuit design, Calibration block

- Soft Skills

- Solid communication and teamwork skills

- Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn

- Upskilling self and team

📌 Senior Technical Architect (Bengaluru)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Bengaluru