Design Engineer - Memory Layout
Arm · Posted Oct 29
Semiconductor IP, energy-efficient CPU architecture, and high-performance compute platforms
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About the role
The Physical IP – Memory group in Noida works on innovative memory architectures in pioneering technology nodes to enable Arm Systems across markets. The team focuses on full-custom memory layout, floor planning, metal planning and layout techniques that extract the best PPA in advanced process technologies. This role involves implementing and verifying full-custom layouts of high-performance arrays and memory blocks, including DRC/LVS/DFM checks and electro-migration and IR analysis.
What you will do
- Implementation of quality full-custom layouts of high-performance arrays and memory blocks from supplied schematics from planning stages through final layout verification and review, in accordance with strict guidelines for performance and manufacturability.
- Interpretation and implementation of all physical design rules in the most advanced manufacturing processes used by Arm.
- Custom layout and verification of complex memory cells.
- Physical design verification (DRC/LVS/DFM) resource for all types of circuit and test layouts using calibre verification tools.
- Electro-migration and IR checks for reliability and integrity.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- The ideal candidate is expected to have 2+ years relevant layout design experience with a Bachelor/Masters or equivalent education.
- Ability to understand, plan and organize work using complex schematics of hierarchically structured circuits.
- Understanding of layout techniques for optimization of power, speed, and area for data path, bitcell arrays, word line drivers, control blocks, and other complex memory circuits.
- Ability to quickly interpret and repair complicated LVS and DRC problems using innovative verification software.
- Must have experience with Cadence Virtuoso layout systems.
- Organized and exhibits attention to detail
Preferred qualifications
- Understanding of layout techniques for design-for-manufacture in advanced (7nm/5nm/3nm/2nm) processes.
- Ability to identify possible design tradeoffs with circuit design leads, based upon assumptions, inherent knowledge, and design analysis.
- Programming experience Tcl, Perl, shell, Skill, Scheme.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Arm
Arm architects, develops, and licenses high-performance, energy-efficient CPU products and related semiconductor intellectual property. Its technology powers over 99% of the world's smartphones as well as a vast array of devices ranging from tiny sensors and wearables to cloud-scale AI supercomputers.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 8000+ employees
- Founded
- 1990
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
- 2023-09-14IPO$5.23B
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Development
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Architect
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