Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it's AR glasses, Spectacles .
The MicroDisplay Electronics and Software team in Snap Lab develops state-of-the-art microdisplays for use in Spectacles, Snap's AR glasses.
We're looking for a Mixed Signal Design Engineer to join the MicroDisplay Electronics and Software team at Snap Inc!
What you'll do:

• Collaborate within a cross-disciplinary team to design display ICs for augmented reality (AR) applications.
• Devise and perfect mixed signal designs to fulfill the requirements for display ICs and AR initiatives.
• Engage closely with digital design, custom layout, and fellow mixed signal design engineers.
• Optimize circuit designs for minimal area, power consumption, and peak specification
• performance.
• Develop and utilize methodologies to automate design workflows for consistency and
• efficiency, including behavioral modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
• Conduct parasitic extraction of circuit layouts and refine designs based on the findings.
• Integrate design features that enhance testability.
• Articulate design concepts and simulation outcomes during design reviews.
• Offer expert technical advice within cross-functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep knowledge and background in CMOS analog and mixed-signal design, including an understanding of device physics, physical layout intricacies, statistical variation and ability to select correct devices for a given purpose.
• Comprehensive design expertise in several of the following areas:
  
  • Bandgap reference circuits and sample-and-hold mechanisms.
  • ADC and DAC design.
  • Operational amplifier and reference current/voltage amplifier design.
  • Internal drivers, receivers, level translators and arrayed hierarchical analog
  • structures.
  • IO design that integrates ESD and latch-up prevention strategies into the layout.
• Proficiency in a variety of CAD tools for design, simulation, layout, and scripting languages.
• Proven experience in supporting project tape-out verification, including DRC, ERC, and LVS.
• Experience with analog behavioral modeling using Verilog-A and real number modeling.
• A deep understanding of reliability issues and layout effects, such as electromigration (EM),and strategies to mitigate them.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSEE or relevant years of experience
• 5+ years in directly applicable work performing custom layout

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with Cadence Virtuoso Schematic, Cadence Spectre/APS/XPS, and Cadence ADE environments for design and simulation.
• Expertise in custom layout design utilizing the Cadence Virtuoso design environment.
• Well-versed in both Linux and Windows software applications.
• Proficiency in pre-silicon verification and top-level mixed-signal design simulations.
• Design experience with a focus on signal integrity and resolution of associated issues.
• Skilled with Mentor Calibre for LVS, DRC, ERC, DFM, and RVE.
• Experience in designing with 22nm CMOS technology or smaller nodes, including familiarity with corresponding foundry processes.
• Knowledgeable in IC test development and characterization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with bench testing, evaluation, and validation processes.
• Strong programming skills in TCL, Perl, Python, C, MATLAB, and experience with version control systems.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and contact us at [email protected] .
Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) :
The base salary range for this position is $152,000-$228,000 annually.
Zone B :
The base salary range for this position is $144,000-$217,000 annually.
Zone C :
The base salary range for this position is $129,000-$194,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.