Staff Layout & Design Automation Engineer
Core
Lead development of complex analog and mixed-signal IC layouts from floorplanning through tapeout while driving automation frameworks and reusable IP infrastructure.
Role type
Staff Layout & Design Automation Engineer (Analog/Mixed-Signal IC)
Builds
Analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ADCs, DACs, PMICs, amplifiers, PLLs) and reusable Platform IP
Domain
Semiconductor / Analog & Mixed-Signal IC Design
Required skills
Analog/Mixed-Signal IC layout, Cadence Virtuoso, Layout XL/VXL methodologies, Calibre DRC/LVS/ERC/Extraction, Device matching, Parasitic effects, Shielding/Isolation, Reliability/ESD, Power distribution, Substrate management, SKILL scripting, Python, Shell/Bash, Tcl
Preferred skills
Engineering automation deployment, Analog layout generators, AI-assisted workflows, IP library management, Multi-foundry experience, Global team collaboration, Technical leadership
Technologies
Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, SKILL, Python, Shell/Bash, Tcl
Responsibilities
Lead complex analog/mixed-signal layouts from floorplanning to tapeout; Own layout execution for critical IP and test-chips; Develop automation solutions for layout productivity and verification; Contribute to reusable Platform IP development; Provide technical guidance, reviews, and mentorship to layout engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
