CareerPlan

ASIC Analog Senior Layout Engineer

Carlsbad, California, USFull-time$149k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Architecting physical blueprints for next-gen 100G–400G optical interconnects and owning block-to-top integration for AI and data center infrastructure.

Role type

Senior IC ASIC Analog Layout Engineer

Builds

Custom analog and mixed-signal layouts for 100G–400G/lambda optical solutions

Domain

Semiconductor / Optical Interconnects / AI Infrastructure

Required skills

Custom analog layout design, Physical verification, FINFET process expertise (7nm/5nm/3nm), Cadence Virtuoso, Block-level integration, Tapeout execution

Preferred skills

Device-level layout techniques (matching, symmetry, shielding), Parasitic control, Thermal management, Signal integrity, TSMC 2nm experience, EDA signoff flows (DRC/LVS/ERC/EM/IR), Layout automation scripting (Python/Perl/TCL)

Technologies

Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, Linux, Python, Perl, TCL

Responsibilities

Build and optimize complex analog and mixed-signal layouts for 100G–400G optical solutions, Drive full-flow execution from floorplanning through tapeout and silicon bring-up, Solve high-speed challenges involving parasitics and signal integrity, Shape design methodologies and mentor engineering talent

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC