Memory Circuit Design Engineer

TL;DR

Memory Circuit Design Engineer: Designing and building memory and circuit blocks at the gate or transistor level with an accent on memory architectures, circuit simulations, and physical implementation. Focus on analyzing tradeoffs, integrating characterization flows, and debugging silicon issues.

Location: Onsite in Irvine, CA, USA

Salary: $60,200–$96,300 (annual base salary)

Company

hirify.global is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

What you will do

• Analyze different memory architectures and their tradeoffs.
• Design and build memory or circuit blocks at the gate or transistor level.
• Simulate and analyze circuit designs, including post-layout verification.
• Perform floorplanning, physical implementation, and leafcell layout integration.
• Integrate characterization flows to extract timing and power information.
• Develop scripts for automation, specify behavioral/physical memory models, and debug silicon issues.

Requirements

• Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of common memory types such as SRAM, RF, and ROM.
• Good understanding of transistor level circuit behavior.
• Comfortable running simulators, writing automation scripts, and using tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of device physics, signal integrity, EM/IR, and reliability issues.
• Understanding of memory behavioral/physical models and DFT schemes.
• Familiarity with test setups, silicon testing, and debug.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation including company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.