Analog I/O Sr Design Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
Analog I/O Sr Design Engineer
Role Summary
Senior analog design engineer responsible for developing robust ESD and latch-up protection for interface IP and I/O rings across advanced process technologies. The role owns design from schematic through layout, silicon qualification and production release while working with foundries and cross-functional teams.
Experience Level
Senior. The job title indicates a senior-level role; no explicit years-of-experience were specified in the source.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include end-to-end ownership of ESD/Latch-Up and I/O development and validation.
- Design and develop ESD and latch-up robust solutions for interface IP and I/O rings using FinFET, FDSOI, and BCD processes.
- Own schematic, simulation, layout, silicon qualification and production release for ESD structures.
- Lead I/O ring design, review and optimization for performance and robustness.
- Develop and qualify interface testchips to validate ESD and latch-up behavior against customer requirements.
- Build detailed ESD networks and run advanced ESD simulations and analyses.
- Apply foundry PERC rules and use PERC verification tools to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with foundries, design, layout and cross-functional teams to integrate solutions and meet schedules.
Requirements
Required technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.
- Proven experience in analog circuit design with a focus on I/O development and ESD/Latch-Up robustness.
- Hands-on experience with FinFET, FDSOI, and BCD process technologies from leading foundries.
- Strong background in ESD and latch-up qualification methodologies, including testchip development and validation.
- Proficiency in ESD simulation, ESD network construction and use of industry-standard ESD tools.
- Practical experience applying PERC rules and using PERC verification tools.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including foundry, design and layout groups.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: Synopsys
Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.
