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Modem ASIC RFIC Layout Designer
3655 North First Street , # San Jose, CA 95134 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for Modem ASIC RFIC Layout Designer with our client located in San Jose, CA.
Job Description:
- In this role, you will work closely with the RFIC design team to layout and verify custom RF and analog IP for complex SoC products, on advanced CMOS processes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Detailed transistor-level layout of RF and analog circuit blocks including LNA, mixers, PLL, LO generation, modulators, power amplifiers, ADC/DAC, baseband filters, and bandgap/bias/LDO.
- Layout of sensitive analog components including resistors, capacitors, and inductors
- Block level and top-level layout through full verification flow including RLC extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking
- Co-work with designers on block-level and top-level floor-planning
- Layout review for power/gnd routing, electromigration, signal path check, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling
- Top-level layout integration and verification, schedule management.
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in custom RF/analog layout with extensive knowledge on deep sub-micron CMOS (28nm, FINFET’s, etc.)
- Knowledgeable on layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high-frequency routing
- Must recognize failure prone circuit and layout structures, proactively work with circuit designer for best approach to problems
- High-level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. (5) Familiarity of CADENCE layout tools and Mentor Graphics verification tools.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work with cross-functional teams Detailed Description As an RF layout designer.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate: $85-$95/hr.
- Location: San Jose, CA (5 days onsite).
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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