Lead Custom Layout Design Engineer

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Lead Custom Layout Design Engineer

Position Description:

• Responsible for custom layout floorplan, matching guides, resistor/capacitor placement, reduce coupling & noise, sensitive signals routing, mix-signals routing, etc.
• Responsible for custom layout top level hierarchy floorplan for blocks/powers
• Responsible for high-speed mixed-signal PHY such as SerDes, USB, DDR, etc
• Responsible for cooperation with analog circuit design team to ensure high efficiency and quality for analog layout design.

Position Requirements:

• BSEE degree with 4+ years of applicable experience in analog/custom layout of advanced technology nodes
• Proficient with Layout edit/verify tools, like Virtuoso XL, Pegasus/Calibre DRC/LVS, etc.
• Proficient with EMIR tools, like Voltus-FI
• Hands-on experience conducting DRC/LVS/ERC analysis, EMIR analysis, and recommending appropriate solutions
• Fundamental understanding of IC design technology and process/methodology
• Essential that the individual demonstrates good teamwork and self-motivation
• Good communication skills in English
• Work experience in PERC run is a plus
• Work experience in FinFET layout is a plus
• Work experience in ESD/Latch-up is a plus
• Work experience in cooperation with digital P&R team is a plus

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Client-provided location(s): Nanjing, China

Job ID: Cadence-R51679

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-30T18:37:55