Job Description

Job Summary

This role is for a Memory Layout Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to design and develop memory blocks for integrated circuits (ICs). You will be responsible for creating efficient memory layouts that meet performance, power, and area constraints.

Key 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

Skill Requirements

• 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

Other Requirements

• Experience with custom and compiler-based memory layout
• Experience with FinFET process technologies
• Experience with memory verification methodologies