Technologist, VLSI Design Engineering

Job Description

• Will be technically driving team IO and Datapath solutions for next generation Memory in advanced CMOS technology nodes.
• Will work on IO and DP solutions to meet the specifications and product requirements.
• Work closely with team and actively participate in technical discussions and reviews.
• Pro‑actively get design issues/problems solved.
• Contribute to or propose innovative design solutions and design methodologies.

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics & Telecommunication/Electrical engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Hands‑on knowledge on IO and datapath design and protocols like DDR, HSIO, TM, ONFI etc.
• Experience in GPIOs, HSIOs, ZQ and Vref blocks.
• Awareness on channel impairments and equalization schemes like FFE, CTLE and DFE etc.
• Working knowledge of SI/PI Analysis with various models like IBIS/SPF etc.
• Conversant with tools such as Cadence Virtuoso/Synopsys custom compiler/Hspice/Spectre/Finesim including statistical simulation methodologies.
• Experience in Mixed‑mode simulation and analog/digital co-simulation will be of added advantage.
• Experience in creating EDA model such as Verilog model, Liberty etc will be of added advantage.
• Strong theoretical background with a pragmatic approach.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and experience working with different geographies.
• Good documentation and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to quality and timeliness.

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