This is a great opportunity to join an exciting team and to lead a paradigm shift in computer vision across many industries while working with major electronics companies around the world.

Job details

• participation in pixel and sensor conception and specification
• performing of analog simulations at pixel-level (Spice) and system-level (Verilog/Verilog-A/Verilog-AMS)
• working on full custom silicon layout & verification of pixels with emphasis on side effect mitigation (e. g. for WPE, STI, …)
• participation in evaluation and characterization of pixels
• preparation of detailed written specifications, test protocols, and test reports
• contribution to technical support activities for post-sales issues
• simultaneous work in several projects with varying scope
• participation in methodology development and design flow improvement
• work in close collaboration with the whole R&D team
• protection of innovation and IP through patents
• participation in technology / supplier / tool selection
• ensuring at all times compliance with the quality system

Travel Requirements

• up to 10% of the working time

Required Qualifications, Experience, And Skills Education MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or similar

Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in pixel transistor-level and system-level design, circuit simulation, and layout

Required Qualifications

• strong knowledge of sub-micron CMOS fabrication technologies and analog/mixed-signal design aspects
• experience in IC design from concept to tape-out
• experience in image sensor and pixel design
• experience in the design of basic analog building blocks like: A/D – D/A, PLLs, OPAs/OTAs, switched-cap circuits, bandgaps, LDOs, I/V references
• experience in low-power CMOS circuit design
• working knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso and Specter
• working knowledge Cadence PVS and/or Siemens Caliber
• lab proficiency for ASIC evaluation and debugging

Preferred Skills

• experience in TCAD device modelling
• knowledge of VHDL-AMS/VHDL or Verilog-A/Verilog-AMS/Verilog is desirable
• experience in Python, C/C++, or Matlab is desirable
• knowledge of Linux with experience in scripting, debugging, and programming (Shell, Skill, TCL, Perl) is a plus
• experience in embedded system design and PCB design is a plus

Language Skills

• fluent oral and written communication in English is mandatory