Analog IC Layout Engineer

Job Title

Analog IC Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Central Layout Group supporting the Power & Energy Business Line with a focus on Automotive Power Solutions. Deliver physical implementation for analog and mixed-signal power-management integrated circuits from block-level layout through product integration and tape-out.

Work with international cross-functional teams (Design, Verification, Package, Test, Product Engineering) to ensure manufacturable, high-quality layouts for automotive and industrial semiconductor products.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Contribute to physical design and verification activities across development phases.

• Develop analog and mixed-signal layout blocks from schematic to tape-out.
• Support floorplanning, top-level integration and physical implementation.
• Optimize layouts for performance, matching, reliability and manufacturability.
• Run DRC, LVS, ERC and physical verification; support parasitic extraction and post-layout analysis.
• Participate in design reviews, sign-off activities and troubleshooting during product development.
• Collaborate with Design, Verification, Package, Test and Product Engineering teams and contribute to layout methodology improvements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of analog IC layout methodologies.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso layout environment.
• Understanding of DRC/LVS verification concepts and physical verification flows.
• Familiarity with Linux working environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in multicultural, international teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Calibre, PVS or equivalent verification tools.
• Knowledge of CMOS, BCD or high-voltage technologies and analog mixed-signal ICs.
• Basic scripting skills (SKILL, Python, TCL or Shell).
• Experience in automotive semiconductor development and interest in layout automation/methodology improvements.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.