Lead 1/O Design Engineer

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom IO circuits including:
  • GPIO
  • LVDS
  • LVCMOS
  • SSTL
  • HSTL
  • DDR Interfaces
  • High-speed SerDes support circuits
• Perform transistor-level design and simulation using advanced CMOS technology nodes.
• Develop and optimize:
  • ESD protection circuits
  • Level shifters
  • Input buffers
  • Output drivers
  • On-chip termination circuits
• Conduct pre-layout and post-layout simulations for functionality, timing, power, noise, and reliability.
• Perform signal integrity analysis including:
  • IBIS model generation
  • Package-aware simulations
  • Crosstalk and reflection analysis
• Drive layout reviews and work closely with physical design teams to ensure design quality and performance targets.
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, debugging, and production ramp activities.
• Collaborate with system, package, reliability, and product engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, specifications, and verification reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal or IO Circuit Design.
• Strong understanding of:
  • CMOS device physics
  • Analog circuit design fundamentals
  • IO architectures and standards
  • ESD design methodologies
• Hands-on experience in custom circuit design using Cadence Virtuoso.
• Expertise in SPICE-based simulators such as Spectre, HSPICE, or FineSim.
• Experience with advanced technology nodes (16nm/7nm/5nm preferred).
• Good knowledge of LVS, DRC, EMIR, and reliability checks.
• Familiarity with process corners, Monte Carlo analysis, and yield optimization techniques.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR, USB, PCIe, MIPI, or Ethernet interfaces.
• Knowledge of package modeling and SI/PI analysis tools.
• Understanding of ESD standards such as HBM, CDM, and IEC.
• Experience in silicon validation and lab characterization.
• Scripting skills in Python, Perl, Tcl, or SKILL.
• Familiarity with IBIS and IBIS-AMI model generation.

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.
• Proven track record of delivering silicon successfully from specification to production.
• Self-driven with strong problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience in automotive, AI/ML, networking, mobile, or data center SoCs.
• Exposure to functional safety and reliability requirements.
• Prior ownership of complete IO IP development cycle.

This role is ideal for an engineer who has hands-on experience in IO circuit design, ESD, signal integrity, and silicon validation, and is looking to contribute to next-generation semiconductor products.

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