Job Description

About the Role:

As a Junior AI Analog Chip Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of analog and mixed-signal circuits for our innovative AI chips. You will work closely with senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of the design flow, from specification to layout. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your foundational knowledge and grow your expertise within a dynamic team focused on pushing the boundaries of AI hardware.

Responsibilities:

Assist in Analog Circuit Design:

Support the design, simulation, and optimization of analog circuits under the guidance of senior engineers, utilizing schematic capture and simulation tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, HSPICE).

Contribute to Digital Standard Cell Development:

Assist in the creation and characterization of digital standard cell libraries, learning about performance, power, and area optimization techniques.

Implement Cell Architectures:

Work on the implementation and analysis of digital standard cell architectures, contributing to design efficiency.

Support Layout Implementation:

Collaborate with layout teams to ensure accurate and efficient physical implementations, adhering to performance and reliability guidelines.

Learn and Apply Advanced Techniques:

Develop your understanding of analog design principles, power optimization methods, and noise analysis techniques.

Utilize Design Tools:

Gain proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and HSPICE.

Collaborate within the Team:

Work effectively within a cross-functional team, communicating progress and challenges clearly.

Contribute to Tape-Out Preparation:

Assist senior engineers in the preparation and review of design data for tape-out.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimally 5-7+ years

of relevant experience in analog design and digital standard cell development (including internships and academic projects). A solid understanding of deep sub-micron process technologies is expected.

Foundational Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of fundamental analog design principles, power optimization concepts, and noise fundamentals.

Tool Familiarity:

Proficiency in schematic capture and simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, or HSPICE.

Basic Digital Design Concepts:

Understanding of basic digital logic and standard cell concepts.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Communication and Teamwork:

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. *

Eagerness to Learn:

A continued strong desire to learn and advance in the field of AI analog chip design.