Hardware Engineering and R&D - Hardware Design Engineer

Hardware Engineering and R&D - Hardware Design Engineer 3

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$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Job#: 3015287

Title: Hardware Design Engineer 3

Start Date: 01/26/2026

Duration: ~18 months

Chance for Extension: Highly likely

Location: Fully Remote (Domestic US, anywhere in continental US)

Openings: 1

• Analog circuit layout in advanced CMOS (FinFET/gate-all-around, 2–3nm) – 4+ years
• Proficiency with layout tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre) – 4+ years
• Understanding of analog layout techniques (matching, shielding, reliability, parasitic optimization) – 4+ years

• Overall
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years in the field
• Degree/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Not required
• Ideal Candidate:
  • Recent experience with CMOS layout and verification on advanced FinFET and GAA
  • Experience with advanced PSMC nodes is a big plus
  • Experienced in advanced CMOS (2–3nm) and analog layout

• Team
  
  Purpose:
  
  Analog mixed‑signal IPs for in‑house SoC designs (data center processors, advanced CMOS tech)
• Key Projects:
  Layout for analog mixed‑signal circuits in 2–3nm nodes
• Task Breakdown:
  • 80% hands‑down design/layout work
  • 20% meetings
• Focus:
  Analog layout (not custom digital)

• Work on cutting‑edge analog layout in FinFET and gate‑all‑around technologies (2–3nm)—rare and highly valued in the industry.

• Execute full‑custom layout for analog/mixed‑signal blocks (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, LDOs, comparators, temperature sensors)
• Collaborate with circuit designers for performance, area, and power optimization
• Perform floor planning, block‑level routing, macro‑level assembly
• Conduct physical verification (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler, Calibre)
• Address DRC/LVS, EMIR, DFM issues; ensure reliability standards
• Support tape‑out activities and post‑layout simulation reviews
• Document layout strategies and contribute to design reviews

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