High-speed Analog Layout engineer

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we build and run the systems that keep the world operating. Our work spans high-resiliency mainframes, hybrid cloud platforms, networking, automation, and site reliability. We help ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries rely on daily. Within Infrastructure & Technology, you’ll address demanding problems through curiosity and teamwork. You’ll collaborate with professionals worldwide and work across a wide range of technologies to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that enable innovation. With ongoing learning, career development, and a strong culture of support, IBM offers the chance to deepen your expertise and help shape the infrastructure driving progress.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Hardware Developer, you will design, verify, and deliver high-speed serdes layouts for Power & Z server processors and ASICs, leveraging the latest technologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for layout design of assigned blocks with Cadence Virtuoso XL/VXL/MXL features.
• Responsible for cleaning LVS, DRC, Antenna, and methodology checks.
• Responsible for fixing various reliability issues EMIR, ESD/Latchup.
• Should apply standard layout practices such as Layout matching, parasitic, noise & noise isolation, supply consideration, latch up, shielding, Well's substrates and Isolation.
• Should have strong collaboration with Analog Designers across the globe to solve challenging problems.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• MS Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in high-speed layout design of Transmitter, receiver, PLL, clocking, PI, Bandgap and voltage regulators would be an added benefit.
• Should have layout experience in 2nm GAAFET, 5/7nm FINFET nodes
• Strong knowledge of double patterning, device matching, signal shielding, layout parasitic and layout dependent effects.
• Strong fundamental knowledge in semiconductor device physics, cross-section, and construction.
• Knowledge of skill/Perl/tcl scripting is desirable.
• Should be a good team player and self-motivated.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Advanced VLSI Design Tools: Exposure to specialized VLSI design tools and software, including those used for creating and manipulating physical shapes for complex circuit designs.
• Semiconductor Process Knowledge: Familiarity with semiconductor processes and their impact on circuit design and layout, including understanding of semiconductor ground rules.
• Circuit Simulation Techniques: Experience with circuit simulation techniques and tools used to validate the logical function of circuits and ensure design integrity.