GPIO Circuit Design Engineer

Perform process or device design.
Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:
• Designs new or modifying product system or device to support technology, design enablement, and/or ecosystem and design solutions
• Provides custom design features and components, differentiated enablement tooling, and or support for client designs
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed
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Title: GPIO Circuit Design Engineer

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Introduction: This position is for IO Design and Characterization Engineer who will own End-to-End development of IO IPs. The successful candidate needs to have an exceptional background in CMOS design, End-to-end Analog/IO IP development experience, and needs to be a team player with a solution-oriented approach.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and delivery of IO IPs (GPIO, LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, MIPI, etc) in multiple technology nodes and achieving corresponding PPA indicators
• Responsible for collaborating to defining IO IP architecture design and circuit design, simulation verification and reliability assurance
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of test chips, packaging design, test board design, post-silicon testing, and qualification
• Participate in market competition analysis and product definition
• Supervise layout engineers and ensure the delivery of high-quality layouts
• Drive a culture of innovation

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electronics engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor IP design
• Deep understanding of digital and mixed-signal IO design principles.
• Knowledge of process technology impact on circuit design is a plus
• High Speed I/O Design is also plus.
• Experience with RTL design (Verilog/VHDL), synthesis, and timing closure.
• Familiarity with ESD, pad ring design, and physical verification flows.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Experience with silicon validation and lab debug tools is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing GPIO or similar IO IP blocks.
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques and IO reliability.

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All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.