Entry Level Hardware Developer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Entry level Hardware Developer - Austin, TX - 2027 is a role focused on the physical and electrical design of high-frequency CMOS chips and advanced microprocessors. Working within the hardware team, you will develop circuit schematics for ASICs, perform in-depth circuit analysis using Spectre and spice simulators, and manage layout designs for high-speed SERDES interfaces. The work involves transitioning architectures from NMZ to PAM4 in 3nm technologies while ensuring designs meet manufacturability requirements. You will utilize the Cadence tool suite along with programming languages including Python, Verilog, VHDL, Perl, and TCL. Key technical domains include VLSI systems, computer architecture, and digital system design. The role specifically addresses the development of complex analog circuits, such as PLLs, receivers, and transmitters, to support high-speed IO for advanced processor technologies.

Skills

VLSI ASIC Cadence Spectre SPICE Python Verilog VHDL TCL Perl Git CMOS RTL PAM4 RISC-V ARM x86 Timing Analysis Circuit Design

What you'll do

Perform physical and electrical design of high-frequency CMOS chips and ASIC elements.
Implement circuit schematics and verify them against technology design rules.
Design, simulate, and layout high-speed SERDES interfaces for microprocessors.
Conduct in-depth circuit analysis using Spectre and Spice simulators.
Execute schematic level designs using the Cadence tool suite.
Develop Python scripts to parse data and automate design workflows.
Analyze designs for manufacturability and end-of-life requirements.
Transition high-speed IO architectures from NMZ to PAM4 technologies.

What we're looking for

High School Diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Experience in physical and electrical design of processor and ASIC elements.
Proficiency in VLSI systems, computer architectures, and digital system design.
Experience with RTL design using Verilog or VHDL.
Ability to perform schematic level design and circuit analysis using Cadence, Spectre, and Spice tools.
Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Perl, and TCL.
Knowledge of high-speed interface terminology such as NMZ, PAM4, CTLE, DFE, and PLLs.
Experience with high-frequency processor or ASIC physical design is preferred.

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