Principal Analog Layout Engineer

TL;DR

Principal Analog Layout Engineer (CMOS/BiCMOS): Develop and implement high-speed analog layouts for DAC, ADC, SERDES, transimpedance amplifiers, and modulator drivers in deep-submicron technologies with an accent on floor-planning, placement, routing, and optimization. Focus on layout verification, ESD debugging, automation scripting, and extracting maximum performance from FinFET devices.

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Pay Range: $138,000 - $220,400 CAD (annual)

Company

Global leader in high-speed connectivity and optical fiber transmission solutions using Wavelogic family products.

What you will do

• Develop block and macro level layouts including floor-planning, placement, routing, and optimization.
• Perform layout feasibility studies collaborating with analog designers to balance trade-offs.
• Write automation scripts to improve layout flows, including pcells.
• Conduct verification checks: DRC, ANT, LVS, PERC, EM, IR.
• Debug ESD violations and propose solutions.
• Mentor junior layout engineers and provide status updates in team meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in custom analog and mixed-signal layout design with deep sub-micron CMOS (e.g., FinFET transistors).
• Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso, Siemens Calibre, Ansys Totem, and advanced layout flows.
• Strong knowledge of layout techniques: floor planning, device matching, parasitics minimization, RF shielding, EM/IR drop, ESD, high-frequency routing.
• Understanding of RC delay, electromigration, coupling, guard rings, advanced process effects (LOD, OSE, WPE).
• High proficiency in DRC, PERC, ANT, LVS interpretation and problem-solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment prioritizing growth, well-being, and belonging.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, DCPP (Canada) with company matching, ESPP, EAP.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and compliance with paid family leave laws.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.