Mask Layout Designer
Core
Physical design of high-frequency RF and analog circuits, including floorplan, placement, routing, verification, and database release.
Role type
Senior IC mask layout designer (RF/analog)
Builds
High-frequency RF circuits (LNA, mixer, opamp, bias, LDO, VCO) for Qualcomm products
Domain
Semiconductor / RFIC / Analog Design
Required skills
RF high-frequency circuit custom layout, Cadence Virtuoso XL, Siemens Caliber DRC/ERC/LVS, automation scripting (SKILL, Python, Perl), hierarchical planning and integration
Preferred skills
LNA/mixer/opamp/bias/LDO/VCO design, AI-assisted tools for scripting and analysis
Technologies
Cadence Virtuoso XL, Siemens Caliber, SKILL, Python, Perl
Responsibilities
Create detailed custom layouts (floorplan, placement, routing), debug verification errors, mentor junior designers, develop automation scripts, lead teams to meet project milestones
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC