Memory Senior Layout Engineer
- Full-time
Company Description
Mixel Vietnam is an innovator of high-performance analog mixed-signal semiconductor IPs, powering Mobile, Display, Camera, Automotive, VR, AR, and AI applications. As a member of Mixel Group and part of Silvaco Group (USA, NASDAQ: SVCO), we bring together the agility of a focused IP house with the scale, technology, and global reach of a leading EDA and semiconductor IP provider.
Our mission is to deliver outstanding, silicon-proven mixed-signal IPs that give our customers and partners a clear technology advantage. We invest in our people the same way we invest in our IPs — with discipline, care, and a long-term view.
At Mixel Vietnam you will find an environment built on technical excellence, employee well-being, minimal management layers, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions. We value open communication, empathy, mutual trust, and respect.
Job Description
Technical Execution & Innovation
Own the layout design and verification of critical memory IP blocks, including floorplanning, placement, routing, and signoff.
Develop custom layouts from schematics, including leaf-cell layout and re-floorplanning for compiler porting, optimizing area under tight constraints.
Optimize floorplan, routing, and power distribution to reduce parasitic and IR drop; perform EMIR analysis to resolve electromigration and IR-drop issues to clean sign-off.
Execute the full physical-verification flow (DRC, LVS, ERC/VERC, antenna, ResCheck/CapCheck, DFM) and resolve complex multi-level violations under tight schedules.
Implement and update ECOs for device and connectivity changes, and drive them through to clean re-verification.
Troubleshoot and resolve layout issues, driving technical solutions and improvements.
Own the physical implementation of a complete memory instance or compiler sub-family, including its floorplan strategy, quality criteria, and release.
Quality, Automation & Methodology
Develop and implement automation scripts (Perl/Python/TCL/Shell/SKILL) to accelerate layout cycles and improve quality.
Follow and contribute to the design checklists, review gates, and sign-off criteria used by the Memory team, and generate the required documentation for release.
Conduct technical reviews and benchmarking of layout deliverables.
Introduce and implement methodology improvements that enhance layout quality and overall team efficiency.
Collaboration & Support
Work in close cooperation with Memory Design, Modeling, DFT, Physical Design, and CAD teams to deliver on time and according to required specifications.
Provide technical input on project planning and risk assessment, and collaborate with layout leads, CAD, and process teams to optimize layout flows and methodologies.
Contribute to the validation and debugging of fabricated silicon.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior layout engineers and interns.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
BS/MS in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of hands-on custom layout design experience for IC or IP development
Proficient with layout capture tools (Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent).
Proficient with layout verification and extraction tools (Calibre, ICV, StarRC or equivalent).
Experience with parasitic extraction, post-layout impact analysis, and basic EMIR / IR-drop analysis.
Familiarity with advanced process nodes (e.g., 5nm, 3nm) and associated challenges.
Scripting skills (Perl, Python, TCL, or Shell) on Unix/Linux.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
English Language Proficiency: Fluency, written and verbal.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Requirements
Direct experience on memory IP layout (SRAM, DPRAM, ROM, Register File, or TCAM)
Hands-on experience with memory compilers, porting, and view-generation flows.
Understanding of memory architectures (SRAM/ROM/Register File) and of pitch-matched leaf-cell design.
Familiarity with standard views (LEF, GDS, CDL).
Master’s degree in Electronics / Microelectronics Engineering.
Experience with advanced FinFET process nodes.
Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and quality (ISO 9001) processes.
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