Analog Pixel IC Design Engineer
Join Prophesee as an Analog Pixel IC Design Engineer to shape neuromorphic vision with cutting-edge pixel design, from concept to tape-out, in a collaborative, inclusive team.
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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
- Department
- Hardware
- Role
- Pixel IC design engineer
- Locations
- Paris
- Employment type
- CDI / permanent
About Prophesee
Prophesee is the inventor of the world’s most advanced neuromorphic vision systems.
Inspired by the human eye and brain, we developed a breakthrough Event-based approach to machine vision, revealing what was previously invisible with traditional frame-based technology.
Prophesee brings a new level of speed, efficiency, and reliability to real-world perception across industries such as industrial automation, aerospace and defense, autonomous systems, IoT, AR/VR, and mobile.