Cupertino
Job DescriptionSalary: IC Designer Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IC Designer with expertise in CCD and CMOS technologies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, simulation, and validation of integrated circuits used in imaging systems. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, developing innovative solutions for image sensors and related technologies. Key Responsibilities: • IC Design for Imaging Systems: Design and develop analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for CCD and CMOS image sensors, including pixel design, analog front-end (AFE) circuits, readout architectures, and signal processing., • Circuit Simulation & Validation: Use advanced simulation tools to design and validate CMOS/CCD circuits, ensuring high performance, low noise, and optimized power consumption., • Pixel Design & Optimization: Work on the design and optimization of image sensor pixels for high dynamic range, low-light performance, and color accuracy., • Signal Processing: Develop custom signal processing techniques for readout circuits, noise reduction, and pixel-level calibration to enhance the performance of CCD and CMOS sensors., • Technology Scaling: Work with advanced process nodes (e.g., 28nm, 14nm) and cutting-edge semiconductor technologies to improve image sensor resolution, sensitivity, and power efficiency., • Layout Collaboration: Work closely with layout engineers to implement pixel designs and readout circuitry efficiently in silicon, ensuring manufacturability and performance., • Test & Debugging: Support the testing and validation of prototypes, ensuring functional performance meets system specifications, and troubleshoot issues during the prototyping phase., • Product Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CCD/CMOS IC designs into larger imaging systems, ensuring compatibility with other hardware components., • Design for Manufacturability: Ensure designs are scalable and cost-effective for high-volume production while adhering to quality standards. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's, Masters, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, or a related field., • Proven experience in CCD/CMOS IC design, including deep knowledge of imaging sensor technologies and signal processing., • Proficiency in industry-standard IC design tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, etc.)., • Experience with analog and mixed-signal design techniques, including pixel-level design and readout circuit design for image sensors., • Strong background in CMOS and CCD technologies, including understanding of noise, low-power design, and high-speed performance., • Familiarity with SPICE, Verilog, and other simulation/verification tools for circuit design and analysis., • Experience in image sensor performance analysis, including pixel sensitivity, noise analysis, and signal integrity., • Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of debugging and optimizing complex IC designs., • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with advanced process nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm) and cutting-edge CMOS fabrication techniques., • Hands-on experience with pixel array architectures, column drivers, and row drivers in CMOS image sensors., • Familiarity with sensor calibration, dark current reduction, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging, and global shutter techniques., • Knowledge of system-level integration, including embedding sensors into larger imaging systems for consumer electronics, automotive cameras, or industrial applications., • Familiarity with 3D ICs, system-on-chip (SoC), or packaging technologies related to image sensor integration. remote work