Company Description Inpho is dedicated to leading the world in photonic chips for computing, focusing on advanced optical solutions that deliver low latency, high bandwidth, power efficiency, and reduced costs. The company has developed a differentiated portfolio of optical chips designed to meet current and emerging connectivity demands. Inpho is ramping up commercial and product development efforts to support data connectivity at 1.6T and beyond. As the organization grows, it is seeking dynamic and talented team members who are motivated to contribute to cutting-edge technologies and help drive its mission forward.
Role Description The Custom IC Layout Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Calgary, AB. This position is responsible for designing and implementing custom IC layouts for photonic and electronic circuits, ensuring that designs meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements. Day-to-day tasks include translating circuit schematics into optimized layouts, performing layout-versus-schematic (LVS) and design rule checks (DRC), collaborating closely with circuit and device designers, and iterating layouts to meet area, power, and signal integrity targets. The engineer will work with physical verification tools, maintain design documentation and libraries, and support tape-out activities and post-silicon revisions. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration with product, test, and packaging teams to ensure that layout solutions align with overall system goals.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Layout Design, including custom IC layout creation, optimization, and floorplanning.
- Proficiency in Circuit Design, with familiarity in Analog and Analog Circuits for integrated systems.
- Experience with Physical Verification, including DRC, LVS, and related sign-off methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor) for layout and verification.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or a related field.
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturability principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple design tasks in parallel.
- Experience with photonic or high-speed ICs is an asset.
