Analog Pixel IC Design Engineer

About PROPHESEE

Prophesee is the inventor of the world’s most advanced neuromorphic vision systems. The company developed a breakthrough event-based vision approach to machine vision that enables dramatic reductions in power consumption, latency, and data processing requirements. By mimicking how the human eye and brain work, Prophesee’s patented Metavision® sensors and algorithms reveal information that is invisible to traditional frame-based sensors.

Prophesee’s technology is transforming applications across industrial automation, aerospace and defense, autonomous systems, IoT, AR/VR, and mobile.

Headquartered in Paris, Prophesee has offices in Grenoble and Shanghai.

Job background

We are looking for a passionate individual who demonstrates initiative, takes ownership, respects commitments, and exhibits a high level of conviction and spirit of innovation. The ideal candidate would be a multitasking and creative pixel IC designer with a strong background in general analog IC design as pixels in neuromorphic vision sensors have a more complex circuit structure than standard frame-based imagers. You will be responsible for designing those pixels for the next generations of PROPHESEE’s vision sensors working in state-of-the-art nanometer CMOS and CIS technologies covering all stages of the analog IC development cycle (concept, specification, transistor-level circuit design, analog layout, modelling, verification, validation, characterization, and documentation).

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