Senior Layout Engineer

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Ciena's Wavelogic products advance high-speed optical fiber transmission through integrated analog technologies. This Analog Layout Engineer role contributes to advanced high-speed analog circuits in deep-submicron CMOS and BiCMOS technologies, including DAC, ADC, SERDES, transimpedance amplifier, modulator driver, and precision control and monitoring circuits. The role delivers high-performance analog layouts that enable broadband fiber-optic modem solutions.

How you will make an impact:

• Evaluate layout feasibility for circuit designs in collaboration with senior analog designers, considering design trade-offs and team input.
• Create layouts for assigned analog blocks through floor planning, placement, and routing.
• Perform DRC, ANT, LVS, PERC, EM, and IR verification checks to confirm layout quality.
• Investigate layout tool and process features that can enhance productivity.
• Provide regular status updates, participate in team meetings, and share knowledge with the group.

The must haves:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Custom analog and mixed-signal layout design using deep-submicron CMOS devices, including FinFET transistors.
• Collaboration within an existing team environment and application of a constructive approach to team activities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills applied in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Custom layout design of analog and mixed-signal designs, including ADC, DAC, PLL, and SERDES.
• Utilization of industry-standard layout tools, including Cadence Virtuoso, Siemens Calibre, and Ansys Totem, and application of layout design flows for advanced technology nodes.

Nice to haves:

• Scripting using PERL or SKILL.

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Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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