• BS and extensive years relevant industry experience.

• Experience designing analog and mixed-signal layouts in deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, and/or Python, with emphasis on layout automation, productivity tooling, and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of supervised and self-supervised learning, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and core training concepts such as loss functions, backpropagation, and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch for model development and experimentation.
• Demonstrated ability to automate layout tasks, flows, and quality checks using scripting and CAD tools.
• Proven record in implementing high-quality analog layouts with tight device matching, low noise, and low power consumption.
• Familiarity with failure-prone circuit/layout structures, analog and DFM best practices, and the ability to diagnose and resolve layout-related issues.
• Strong proficiency in custom and standard-cell floor planning, hierarchical layout assembly, and physical integration.
• Understanding of image processing fundamentals, spatial representations, multi-channel image handling, segmentation, and object detection concepts.
• Technical understanding of IR drop, RC delay, electromigration, self-heating, coupling capacitance, and related reliability concerns.
• High proficiency in interpreting physical verification reports, including DRC, ERC, and LVS.
• Experience using advanced Cadence Virtuoso features (XL, EAD, APR, Constraint Manager), and familiarity with Cadence Innovus.
• Experience with CAD automation workflows and PCell creation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
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