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Design Engineer

Cadence

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  5. How do you decide what to test, and what does good code review look like to you?

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. 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 2+ 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 We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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