Graduate / Entry Level Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer

Based in Edinburgh, this entry-level engineering position focuses on the layout and physical verification of analog and mixed-signal silicon designs using industry-standard CAD tools and foundry PDKs.

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands.

Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! 

Join Cirrus Logic’s Edinburgh team as a Graduate / Entry-level Mixed-Signal IC Layout Engineer and kick-start your career designing high-performance silicon for cutting-edge applications.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate understanding of semiconductor physics and manufacturing technologies.  We welcome recent graduates as well as candidates with first-level layout experience to support analogue design engineers, and physical design engineers.

You will gain mentorship from technical leaders, see your efforts resulting in silicon designs incorporated into world-class products, and career progression in an environment based around innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Complete layout and verification of analog and mixed-signal designs using industry standard CAD tools

• Work closely with design engineers to achieve optimal circuit performance and produce high-quality layout designs 

• Create layout floorplans and provide area estimates with accuracy

• Provide schedule estimates and updates to senior staff and management with clarity 

• Collaborate with engineers to deliver efficient floorplans and layout designs

• Contribute to complex IC development projects and prepare documents for knowledge sharing

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering or related program

• Knowledge of semiconductor physics

• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes

• Ability to solve layout design problems and provide innovative solutions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable working in a team environment set-up

• Proven record of completing tasks on time or ahead of schedule while maintaining quality 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to layout simple to complex analog circuitry in a size/time constrained environment 

• Comfortable with various IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs 

• Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamental layout techniques

• Understanding of ESD, Latch-up, Layout parasitic, EMIR, LDE, DFM and Antenna effect

• Proficiency in floor planning activities with block assembly, and block-level routing

• Understand layout matching, isolation, shielding, and the use of dummy devices

• Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for improved efficiency and automation of layout tasks

This position is based in our Edinburgh office, UK

This is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license.  Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.