Full-Custom Circuit Designer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Design custom datapath, register file and cache circuit macros at transistor level.
• Optimise sizing for speed, power and leakage across PVT.
• Design clocking, latch and flop topologies for specific blocks.
• Run SPICE-level timing, noise and power analysis.
• Co-optimise circuit and layout with custom layout engineers.
• Characterise standard cells and custom macros for Liberty models.
• Support yield and variability analysis at advanced nodes.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Maintain the policies, processes and tools of the function.General
• Keep the function compliant with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.General
• Report the function's performance and improve it over time.General

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Transistor-level schematics
   • Simulation and timing reports
   • Liberty and abstract views of custom macros
   • Design sign-off documentation
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work