Technologist

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! 

We’re seeking a high-energy engineer for this high-visibility position within our Advanced Technology team. You will work closely with external foundry suppliers, internal design, design services and technology teams to enable silicon mixed-signal silicon technologies.  You will drive enablement of new competitive technologies to support improved performance, reduced power consumption, reduce area and lowered cost for the long-term Cirrus product roadmap and beyond. A background in power devices, low power devices, mixed-signal technologies and process integration experience is expected. This is a key position in a lively, exciting, and dynamic environment, suited to a candidate with a growth mindset, a strong passion for learning, and a can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

 Drive New Technology Introduction to support our Product Roadmap and beyond.
Work with IC design, marketing, and product engineering teams to establish product silicon technology needs
Establish relationship with foundry suppliers to guide development of base technology and to develop custom silicon modules or devices in support of Cirrus Logic roadmap
Work with cross-functional teams to solve multi-faceted performance and reliability issues on complex mixed-signal ICs
Support IC design and layout teams with specialist process knowledge, advising and reviewing SOA use conditions and design rule compliance, including DFM
Fluency in English and Mandarin.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master’s/PhD degree in Electronics, Physics, Materials Engineering, or equivalent, and 5+ years in semiconductor technologies.
• Detailed knowledge of device physics, and experience with device characterization
• Proven background in planar technology development, process integration, or technology transfer with knowledge of 180nm to 22nm processes
• Detailed knowledge of device physics and reliability (e.g. HCI, TDDB, SOA characterization, etc.)
• Strong data analysis skills with an analytical approach to assessing and identifying alternative courses of action for resolution of unique and diverse technical problems
• Knowledge of key analog & mixed-signal design, device and design rule requirements (e.g. noise, mismatch, Rdson, multiple voltage domains, etc.) and associated process implications
• Ability to handle multiple projects, and work efficient as part of a team or independently
• Available for travel to other Foundry locations and Cirrus Design Sites.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, procedures, facilities and equipment
Experience in high voltage and BCD technology development or process integration
Prior experience working with external foundries
Prior experience collaborating with PDK & Modeling teams, and familiarity with layout and design rule review
Experience in passive and FET device characterization and modelling
Prior experience with PDK development, including supporting HV methodologies, DRM development
Test chip design and bench characterization experience