Role Proficiency:

Ability to e xecute any small to mid size customer project in any field of VLSI Frontend Backend or Analog design with minimal supervision

Outcomes:

     Work as an individual contributor to own any one task of RTL Design/Module and provide support to junior engineers in Verification/PD/DFT/Circuit Design/Analog Layout/STA/Synthesis/Design Checks/Signoff etc.      Independently analyze and complete the assigned task in the defined domain(s) successfully and on-time On time quality delivery approved by the project lead/manager

Measures of Outcomes:

     Quality –verified using relevant metrics by Lead/Manager      Timely delivery - verified using relevant metrics by Lead/Manager      Reduction in cycle time and cost using innovative approaches      Number of trainings attended      Number of new projects handled

Outputs Expected:

Quality of the deliverables:

Ensure clean delivery of the design and module in-terms of ease in integration at the top level Meet functional spec / design guidelines 100% of the time without any deviation or limitation Documentation of the tasks and work performed

Timely delivery:

Meeting project timelines as requested by the program manager Support the team lead in intermediate tasks delivery

Team Work:

Participation in team work; supporting team members/lead at the time of need Able to perform additional tasks in-case any team member(s) is not available

Innovation & Creativity:

Automate repeated tasks to save design cycle time as a necessary approach Participation in technical discussion
training
forum

Skill Examples:

     Languages and Programming skills:a.     System Verilog Verilog VHDL UVM C C++ Assembly Perl TCL/TK Makefile Spice (any one)      EDA Tools: a.     Cadence Synopsys Mentor tool sets (one or more)b.     Simulators Lint CDC/RDC DC/RTL-C ICC/Innovus/Olympus ETS/TK/FS PT/Tempus Calibre etc. (any one)      Technical Knowledge: (any one)a.     Partially implement IP Spec Architecture Design Micro Architecture Functional Spec Test Plan Verificationb.     Strong in Bus Protocol AHB/AXI/PCIe/USB/Ethernet/SPI/I2C Microprocessor architecturec.      Strong knowledge in Physical Design / Circuit Design / Analog Layout d.     Strong understanding of Synthesis DFT Floorplan Clocks P&R STA Extraction Physical Verificatione.     Strong knowledge of Soft / Hard / Mixed Signal IP Design Processor Hardening FPGA Design      Technology: CMOS FinFet FDSOI - 28nm / 22nm / 16ff / 10nm and below      Strong communication skills      Good analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills with attention to details      Able to deliver the tasks on-time per quality guidelines and GANTT in every instance.      Required technical skills and prior design knowledge to execute the assigned tasks Ability to learn new skills in-case required technical skills are not present to a level needed to execute the project

Knowledge Examples:

     Frontend / Backend / Analog Design:a.     Project experience in any of the design by executing any one of – RTL Design / Verification / DFT / Physical Design / STA / PV / Circuit Design / Analog Layout etc.b.     Strong understanding of the design flow and methodologies used in designing      Understanding of the technical specs and assigned tasks: Understand the assigned tasks and have strong knowledge to execute the project tasks assigned by the client / manager as per shown skill

Additional Comments:

Position: Sr. Design Engineer Organization: IFINS DES DOS FIP IO General Information Owner of the Position: Superior: Amith Muniyappa (IFINS DES DOS FIP IO) Leathen Puttaiah (IFIN DES) Position Information Areas of Responsibility Areas of Responsibility: - Circuit design and verification of the CMOS I2C IO and GPIO libraries. o Develop I2C IO and GPIO (operation up to 200MHz) architecture to meet the specifications. o Develop 3.3V architecture using 1.8V MOS to meet the design & reliability specifications. o Optimisation of the design, verification of the functionality, performance, power using Cadence Virtuoso circuit design suite (ADE-XL) o Working knowledge of the layout to guide the layout engineers on the implementation of the critical structures for matching, shielding and routing requirements. - Strong problem-solving skills, results orientation, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are the key for this position. Position Requirements Education: BE / BTech / MS in VLSI Design / Analog Circuit Design Experience: 5 – 10 years of experience in the areas of analog and IO circuit design, with good experience in designing Overvoltage, Failsafe & I2C compatible IO interfaces. Desired Skills : - Strong hands on experience in CMOS IO design, programmable driver Impedance control, Impedance matching of transmission line. - Solid hands on experience working with Cadence Virtuoso circuit design suite (ADE-XL) - Good technical knowledge of power-performance trade-offs. - Strong understanding of the impact of device parameter variation on design performance. - Basic understanding of IO library views like .lib, IBIS generation - Basic understanding of ESD & LU concepts. - Independent ownership of circuit blocks. - Clear communication and diligent documentation of the work. - Good team player in a multi-site work environment