Custom Layout Designer (Analog Layout Designer)

Job Title

Custom Layout Designer (Analog Layout Designer)

Role Summary

Design and implement high-performance analog and mixed-signal custom layouts for IP and test chips, collaborating with circuit designers, verification engineers, and Cadence R&D. Work covers the full back-end flow from floor planning through detailed layout and final foundry verification.

The Cadence IP Group custom layout team targets advanced CMOS nodes (down to 5 nm and beyond), including finFET and gate-all-around technologies, and validates Cadence Virtuoso and verification tools.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting does not specify years of experience but expects demonstrated experience in analog/mixed-signal layout and back-end flow.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality custom layouts and collaborate across global teams and tool developers.

• Perform floor planning, detailed layout, and final verification to meet foundry DRC/LVS rules.
• Implement high-speed and high-accuracy cells, blocks, and IP efficiently and on schedule.
• Collaborate with circuit designers worldwide to address technical and schedule requirements.
• Work with other Cadence layout teams to integrate IP and test chips.
• Partner with Cadence R&D teams (Virtuoso, PVS) to validate and improve layout editing and verification tools.

Requirements

Must-have skills and attributes; a short list of desirable items follows.

• Proven ability to produce analog/mixed-signal custom layouts and complete back-end flow tasks.
• Understanding of layout effects on circuits (speed, capacitance, power, area).
• Familiarity with analog layout techniques such as matching and shielding.
• Experience using Cadence Virtuoso layout tools and physical verification tools.
• Strong teamwork, communication, presentation, and customer-service skills; self-motivated and autonomous.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with advanced process nodes (e.g., 5 nm and below), finFET and GAA technologies.
• Exposure to microelectronics design requirements and IP development for consumer, industrial, or automotive markets.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's (BSEE) or Master's (MSEE) degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.