Principal SRAM Circuit Design Engineer

Marvell Technology • Burlington, VT

3d • $160,400 - $237,320 • Onsite

About The Position

Marvell’s Central Engineering Foundational IP team is seeking a Principal Circuit Design Engineer to join our Burlington, VT team. We are seeking a talented and experienced SRAM Circuit Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles, with a proven track record of delivering successful memory designs in advanced process nodes. In this position, you will be responsible for the design, verification, and characterization of high-performance SRAM for cutting-edge semiconductor products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in digital circuit design, with a focus on custom memory and transistor-level digital circuit design in advanced CMOS technologies.
• Experience with various SRAM architectures (e.g., 6T, 8T, multi-port, pseudo-2-port)
• Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, SpectreX, QuantusQRC parasitic extraction).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with custom SRAM or DRAM design and characterization.
• Ability to work independently and manage project deadlines effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of physical design processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and supervise the layout of custom memory cells, arrays, and peripheral circuits, focusing on performance, power, and area optimization.
• Conduct comprehensive circuit simulations to ensure functionality, timing, and robustness across process, voltage, and temperature.
• Custom circuit schematic and cross-section entry using Cadence Virtuoso design tools.
• Characterize custom SRAM for view development.
• Identify and propose innovative solutions to enhance power-performance-area metrics.
• Partner with the Hardware and Silicon Validation Team for silicon evaluation and root cause Model to Hardware Correlation (MHC) issues.
• Develop and improve design methodologies, flows, and scripts to enhance productivity and quality.
• Analyze, summarize, document, and present results effectively.

Benefits

• employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
• family support programs to help balance work and home life
• robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being
• recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal