Integrated Circuit Layout Engineer

Job Description: Senseeker is seeking an integrated circuit (IC) layout engineer to join our IC team and perform 65 nm to 180 nm CMOS mixed-signal layout for our readout integrated circuits (ROICs). Responsibilities include chip floor planning, collaborating closely with design engineers to provide critical feedback on circuit designs and power distribution schemes, and understanding the layout requirements of each block. You will also contribute to improving our EDA tool flow and overall efficiency. The role requires taking ownership of large, complex, arrayed layouts and performing layout, verification, and extraction for high-density memory, pixel arrays, converters, support circuitry, and I/O pad rings. You should be comfortable working in a relaxed small-business environment and be able to independently drive tasks to completion.

Required Education & Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering with an emphasis on IC layout and a minimum of two years of work experience. 

Required Attributes: 

• US person status required for this position, pursuant to the terms of government contracts with Senseeker*
• CMOS integrated circuit layout and verification experience
• Knowledge of high-density arrayed low-noise analog layout techniques
• Knowledge of high-speed mixed-signal layout techniques
• Proficient in LVS and DRC verification and parasitic extraction
• Excellent teamwork skills, good written and verbal communication and a self-driven approach to work
• Previous tapeout experience is a must

Desired Attributes:

• Practical layout experience with digital converters (ADCs/DACs), PLL/DLL, SerDes, image sensors and digital readout ICs
• Proficient at advanced layout techniques including high frequency routing
• Comfortable with multiple CAD tools and foundry PDKs
• Experience with digital place & route tools
• Experience with Siemens EDA flow (Tanner/Symphony/Calibre) is a plus

Job Type and Location: Full-time in Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000 annually depending on education and experience

Benefits: Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with company match, flexible schedule, relaxed working environment, located in a great beachside community.

* This position requires work on projects which are protected under US ITAR laws, consequently, only US Persons will be considered for this position by law. For this purpose, the term "US person" means an individual who is a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident alien of the US (e.g., a "Green Card" holder), a refugee, or someone in the US as a protected political asylee, or under amnesty.  

Senseeker is a wholly US owned transducer IC and cryogenic test solutions company. We specialize in the design of state-of-the-art digital readout integrated circuits, cryogenic test equipment, electronics and software. Senseeker's products and IP enable FPA developers to produce world class infrared image sensing solutions. We are located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, amid the west coast's hub of infrared and scientific image sensor companies. For more information see www.senseeker.com.

Senseeker Corp is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applications for employment without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.