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Sr. ASIC Layout Design Engineer

US - Goleta, CAFull-time$114k–$151k2026-04-13 → 2026-11-12

Core

Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Layout Design Engineer developing high-performance focal-plane array readout integrated circuits (ROICs) for infrared detectors, sensors, and cameras.

Role type

Senior IC layout design engineer

Builds

High-performance analog/mixed-signal ICs (ROICs) for infrared imaging systems

Domain

Semiconductor / Analog & Mixed-Signal IC Design

Required skills

Analog/mixed-signal layout design, CMOS circuit layout, Cadence Virtuoso XL, Calibre verification (DRC/LVS), floor-planning, placement, routing, PDK usage, SKILL/TCL/Python scripting

Preferred skills

Focal-plane array experience, 180nm/130nm/75nm process nodes, custom cell-based layout

Technologies

Cadence Virtuoso XL, Calibre, SKILL, TCL, Shell, Python

Responsibilities

Develop analog/mixed-signal IC layouts and create GDS databases; Optimize floor-planning, placement, and routing with circuit designers; Ensure layout integrity via DRC, LVS, and PEX; Interface with ROIC, detector, and systems teams; Present project updates and prepare design review reports; Handle export-controlled information per GTC protocol; Maintain design documents per ISO quality system requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC