SiTime Corporation

Sr. Engineer, Layout Design

SiTime Corporation$124K — $171K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Layout Design or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in layout design for analog and full-custom digital blocks
  • Experience with TSMC 180nm, 65nm, 22nm process technologies
  • Proficient in Cadence Virtuoso layout editing tools
  • Solid knowledge of DRC, LVS, and ERC debugging using Cadence PVS or Mentor Calibre
  • Understanding of layout concepts, including parasitics, matching, and IR drop
  • Ability to solve device matching, signal integrity, and power distribution challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with local and global design teams across various time zones
  • Lead custom analog layout design for CMOS and BiCMOS circuits
  • Execute schematic-driven layout design adhering to design constraints
  • Create area-efficient functional block layouts meeting design requirements
  • Develop chip and block-level floor plans and power distribution networks
  • Verify layouts for successful DRC, LVS, and ERC signoff
  • Train and mentor junior engineers and offshore contractors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive compensation package
  • Quarterly bonus tied to innovation goals
  • Equity grants for sharing in company growth and success
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Senior Layout Design Engineer will lead top-chip, block-level and perform custom Analog Layout Design for CMOS and BiCMOS circuits. This role includes reviewing and coordinating work performed by offshore layout designers, training junior layout engineers and offshore contractors, contributing to the development of standard layout methodologies across sites, and helping establish processes and procedures that ensure high-quality layout design

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate remotely with local and global design and layout teams across multiple design centers and time zones
  • Lead and perform custom analog layout design at the chip and functional block, block, sub-block, leaf cell, and standard cell levels for CMOS and BiCMOS circuits
  • Execute schematic-driven layout design while adhering to design constraints
  • Create area-efficient functional block layouts that meet circuit design requirements
  • Develop top-chip and block-level floor plans, power distribution networks, shielding structures, and device-matching layouts
  • Verify layouts and ensure successful DRC, LVS, and ERC signoff
  • Perform chip-level routing and other layout-related activities
  • Own chip-chip integration, verification, and tape-out activities
  • Provide support for additional projects as required by management
  • Train and mentor junior layout engineers and offshore layout contractors
  • Contribute to the development of common best practices and workflows across all sites
  • Help establish and improve processes and procedures to achieve high layout quality


Qualifications & Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree in Layout Design or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in layout design for analog and full-custom digital blocks
  • Experience with TSMC 180nm, 65nm, 22nm process technologies
  • Proficiency with layout editing tools in the Cadence Virtuoso design environment
  • Solid working knowledge of DRC, LVS, and ERC debugging using Cadence PVS or Mentor Calibre
  • Understanding of layout concepts, including parasitics, matching, crosstalk, layout-dependent effects, latch-up, IR drop, electromigration (EM), and deep N-well and NTN isolation
  • Strong ability to solve device matching, electromigration, signal integrity, and power distribution challenges while meeting area constraints
  • Experience with chip-level floorplanning and analog block integration
  • Experience with chip-level integration, verification, and tape-out
  • Ability to use productivity-enhancing tools and design scripts to automate and improve workflow efficiency
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 5 lbs


Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

  • Strong attention to detail; organized, accurate, and able to develop efficient layout techniques
  • Proven track record of delivering work on time
  • Self-motivated team player with strong communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment


Compensation Range:

At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.

The annual base salary range for this role is $124,920.00 - $171,770.00. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education and training.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals-reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company's future growth and success.

Learn More about SiTime: Review the Get to Know SiTime section of our career page to explore our culture, values, and what makes us unique.
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About SiTime Corporation

SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures silicon MEMS-based timing solutions. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including telecommunications, networking, computing, and consumer electronics. SiTime's MEMS-based timing solutions offer several advantages over traditional quartz-based solutions, including higher performance, smaller size, and lower power consumption. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about SiTime Corporation
Size
279 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.3 million
Founded
2005
Revenue
$116.1 million
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