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Sr. Digital IC Layout Designer for ESD (RS-50025829)

Cirrus Logic
United States, Texas, Austin
800 West 6th Street (Show on map)
Sep 11, 2025
For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce - and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! In this position, you will work closely with design engineering to complete the layout and verification of high-performance ESD and IO Pads using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor's Calibre tools and work with circuit engineers to generate topological layouts to ensure optimal circuit performance. Responsibilities: Troubleshooting layout design issues and applying proactive intervention Work closely with design engineers to ensure proper circuit performance Design ESD circuits. Understand diode placements and implementation of guard rings. Understand signal conditioning/protection techniques Responsible for floor planning and block level-top level verifications. Outstanding layout planning and integration skills Required Skills and Qualifications: Associate degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization or related program and 10+ years of IC layout experience Knowledge in designing ESD circuits. As an ESD mask layout, you must be aware of diode placement, implementation of guard rings around sensitive areas, ensuring robust grounding connections to provide efficient discharge paths, etc. Must have specialized knowledge in ESD protection techniques and strategies, including the ability to design layouts that mitigate the impact of Latch-up and electrostatic discharge. Should be able to ensure good signal flow while floor planning and perform block-level and top-level verifications like DRC,LVS,EM/IR, etc. Should adapt to work across multiple nodes and communicate well with designers /management to understand the design needs/ project schedule and deadlines. Ability to solve design problems while using a combination of technical skills, intuition, and creativity Proficiency in floor planning activities with block assembly, and block-level routing LVS troubleshooting and debug skills. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment *Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.* Preferred Skills and Qualifications: BSEE or BSEET Degree preferred Comfortable with multiple IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for improved efficiency and automation of layout taskstasks. #LI-TM1 #LI-Hybrid Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.