Junior Mixed-Signal Memory Circuit Designer

Job Title

Junior Mixed-Signal Memory Circuit Designer

Role Summary

Junior-level engineering role on a memory/analog mixed-signal design team. The incumbent will contribute to schematic-level design, simulation, and integration of memory peripherals and analog blocks, and will collaborate with layout, verification, and test teams to support silicon bring-up.

Work focuses on SRAM peripherals, sense amplifiers, OTP/NVM blocks, pre/post-layout simulation, and basic silicon debug and test analysis.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Junior). Suitable for recent graduates or engineers with limited professional experience in memory or mixed-signal IC design.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include design, simulation, and integration tasks for memory-related mixed-signal circuits.

• Contribute to schematic-level design of memory circuits (SRAM peripherals, sense amps, OTP/NVM blocks).
• Perform circuit simulations (DC, AC, transient, Monte Carlo) and evaluate results for matching, noise, and variability.
• Support pre- and post-layout simulations and basic DRC/LVS checks.
• Collaborate with layout engineers on matching, symmetry, spacing, and layout impact on performance.
• Assist with integration of memory macros into SoCs and participate in silicon bring-up and debug.
• Analyze test data (margins, retention, functionality) and support memory test and redundancy verification.
• Maintain clear documentation, design notes, and simulation reports.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional collaboration with verification, layout, and test teams.

Requirements

Essential technical skills and practical abilities required for the role; preferred items listed separately.

Must-have:

• Solid basic understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals.
• Familiarity with SRAM concepts (read/write operations, basic margins) and OTP/NVM principles.
• Experience with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools (examples: Virtuoso, Spectre, HSPICE).
• Basic knowledge of CMOS devices and semiconductor process behavior.
• Ability to evaluate simulation results and understand matching, noise, and variability impacts.
• Willingness to work with layout, verification, and test teams and to support silicon bring-up.

Nice-to-have:

• Basic scripting skills (Python, Perl, TCL, or shell) for simulation automation or data analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux-based EDA environments.
• Interest in reliability, yield, or silicon debug.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field is required. University projects or internships involving memory circuits or analog/mixed-signal IC design are listed as preferred experience.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.