Analog/RF IC Layout Design Engineer

Job Title

Analog/RF IC Layout Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and implement full-custom transistor-level layouts for analog and RF integrated circuits (BiCMOS, CMOS, bipolar). Support ASIC/MMIC designers from cell-level layout through full-chip assembly and sign-off, ensuring manufacturability and matching requirements are met.

Work within a cross-functional team to complete DRC/LVS verifications and maintain layout tool and version-control workflows.

Experience Level

Senior — 7+ years of relevant experience in custom analog/RF IC layout.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Produce transistor-level layout views from schematics, including cell-level and full-chip assembly.
• Perform DRC, LVS, and Layout XL compliance checks and complete chip-level sign-off verifications.
• Place device primitives following best practices for thermal performance and device matching.
• Support floorplanning and custom layout tasks for analog and RF circuits.
• Coordinate layout activities with IC designers, verification engineers, and contractors; solicit feedback on critical circuit nodes and matching.
• Identify and mitigate electro-migration and IR drop issues in layout power networks.
• Manage multiple cell designs in a dynamic project environment and maintain version-control of layout databases.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical skills:

• Must-have: 7+ years of custom analog IC layout experience (full-custom layout for BiCMOS/CMOS/bipolar processes).
• Must-have: 5+ years using Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL.
• Must-have: Experience with DRC and LVS flows (Mentor Calibre or equivalent) and layout sign-off practices.
• Must-have: Familiarity with analog design in modern sub-micron BiCMOS (130 nm and smaller) and device-matching techniques.
• Must-have: Experience with version-control systems for IC design databases (e.g., SVN, Cliosoft/SOS).
• Must-have: Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to coordinate across engineering teams.
• Nice-to-have: Layout experience for high-frequency (20+ GHz) bipolar signal-path ICs.
• Nice-to-have: SKILL scripting, OCEAN experience, and basic Linux proficiency.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (or a related technical field), or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Keysight Technologies

Headquarters: Santa Rosa, CA, USA

Keysight Technologies is a global leader in electronic design, simulation, and test and measurement solutions for communications, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial markets. The company provides instruments, software, and services to accelerate product development and manufacturing, employing approximately 15,000 people worldwide.