Analogue Layout Engineer

For our IC Design Centre we are seeking an Analogue Layout Engineer who will implement chip layout for analogue circuits used in CMOS image sensors (CIS). The type of analogue circuits will include pixel array readout amplifiers and analogue/digital converters signal processing blocks for noise reduction temperature sensors as well as I/O interfaces and low noise regulators for use in our Image Sensor products and similar speciality innovative products.

In addition the Layout Engineer is encouraged to contribute to the continuous improvement of design methodology and circuit innovation; develop methodology and solutions for reliability and safety in automotive products; and develop methods.

You will:

• Preparation of the layout floorplan.
• Full custom chip layout implementation and physical verification.
• Preparation of documentation (implementation descriptions verification results reports etc.).
• Support the chip top layout implementation verification and tape-out.
• Support the debugging of issues identified from chip testing and qualification.
• QA review of the layout implementation and verification.
• Support the test and debug of fabricated parts

You will have:

• PhD/MSc/BSc Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• Academic Background: Technical Electronics Semiconductor Physics.
• Experience with full custom layout implementation and physical verification (DRC/LVS).
• English speaking and preferred additional languages such as Norwegian and Japanese.
• Experience in working with diverse and cross functional and remote teams.

Your new office:

Lysaker European Development Centre (EUDC):

Our modern furnished office in Lysaker is based in the business district close to a large park and the sea so you can enjoy a walk or a bike ride on your break with some cafs and shops nearby too. We have free coffee and fruit available in the kitchen as well as a canteen serving a range of meals. We have a diverse group of employees here from many international regions. The office is located just outside Oslo with Gardermoen International Airport a short distance away. The office is a very short walk from Lysaker Train Station.

Life at Sony:

We ensure Competitive Salaries by using established benchmarking with excellent compensation policies and encourage healthy Work-Life Balance with hybrid working policies where available. We are a positive Community who dream big together respect each other and enjoy a collaborative culture across Europe.

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Equal Opportunity

Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion gender citizenship ancestry age physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity medical condition or any other protected characteristics.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe

Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Europe Limited Human Resources Department the Heights Brooklands Surrey KT13 0XW UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for and the accommodation required.

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