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Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
Summary
As Staff Layout Designer, you will work as part of a cross-functional, global team delivering System-on-Chip (SoC) products from concept to high volume production for the consumer, industrial, and automotive industries.
Responsibilities
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Work with analog/RF/mixed-signal design engineers and digital engineers to create/optimize layouts of complex blocks and chip-level SoC macros
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Work on continuous-improvement projects to automate/customize layout work flows through scripting and batch-mode operations
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Produce high quality analog/RF/mixed-signal macros using industry best practices for layout and physical verification
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Own block-level layout designs and top-level floor planning including full hierarchical verification/debug
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Lead, document, and communicate layout design flows and reviews efficiently including the tape-out process and project database management/archive
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Help manage/support layout contractors and mentor junior layout designers
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Collaborate with global team engineers/designers to ensure designs are specification compliant and on time
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Work independently on complex tasks while staying in sync with team activities/plan
Qualifications
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Minimum of Associate’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred)
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5+ years relevant industry work experience required
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Strong working skills with Cadence Virtuoso and PDK layout design tools (OA, CDL, GDS).
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Strong working skills with physical verification tools (Pegasus/Calibre) and flows (DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, LVL)
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Detailed experience with analog/RF/mixed-signal layout in deep sub-micron, CMOS nodes (40nm and lower)
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Understanding of LDE, ANT, ESD/LUP, NTN/TW/SOI isolation, matching, PnR parasitics, and EMIR concepts
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Knowledge of digital physical design flows and techniques (VHDL, Verilog, LEF, DEF)
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Knowledge of scripting with Linux shell, Makefile, Modules, SKILL, TCL, Python and/or AI-LLM clients
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.
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We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
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