IO Circuit Design Engineer

  • Bengaluru
  • Hcltech

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IO Design Engineer

Experience -3-5 years

Location- Bangalore

This role is for a motivated IO Design Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to design and develop high-performance input/output (I/O) circuits for integrated circuits (ICs). You will be responsible for creating efficient I/O interfaces that ensure reliable data transmission between the IC and the external environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement various I/O circuits including:
  • Buffers
  • Level shifters
  • Pads
  • Clock drivers/receivers
  • Termination resistors
  • Integrate I/O blocks into the overall chip design
  • Perform static timing analysis (STA) and ensure I/O circuits meet timing requirements
  • Perform physical verification using tools like Design Rule Check (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)
  • Ensure layouts meet Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Yield (DFY) requirements
  • Analyze layouts for potential signal integrity issues (e.g., crosstalk, noise)
  • Collaborate with design, logic, and verification teams to ensure seamless integration of I/O blocks
  • May involve scripting automation for layout tasks using languages like PERL, Shell, TCL, or Skill

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in I/O circuit design
  • Proven experience with I/O design tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre
  • Understanding of high-speed I/O interface standards (e.g., DDR, PCIe, USB) (a plus)
  • Knowledge of signal integrity concepts and analysis techniques
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Yield (DFY) principles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with IBIS modeling for I/O characterization
  • Experience with low-power I/O design techniques
  • Experience with scripting languages for layout automation