Custom Layout Designer (Analog Layout Designer)

Job Title

Custom Layout Designer (Analog Layout Designer)

Role Summary

Design and implement custom analog and mixed-signal layouts for high-speed, high-accuracy cells, blocks, and IP using advanced process nodes. Work with circuit designers, global layout teams, and Cadence R&D to deliver high-quality layouts and improve layout tooling and methodologies.

This is an engineering role focused on physical layout implementation, verification, and collaboration with design and tool teams.

Experience Level

Mid-level — 3 to 10 years of custom analog layout experience.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include designing layouts, ensuring manufacturability, and collaborating across teams.

• Implement high-speed, high-accuracy cells, blocks, and IP with attention to quality and schedule.
• Develop layouts and layout methodologies for leading foundry process nodes.
• Analyze layout impact on circuit performance (speed, capacitance, power, area).
• Apply analog layout techniques such as matching and shielding.
• Perform physical verification and work with verification flows to ensure sign-off readiness.
• Collaborate with circuit designers and global layout teams to meet technical and schedule requirements.
• Work with internal R&D (Virtuoso/PVS/Pegasus teams) to provide feedback and improve layout and verification tools.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; listed concisely.

• 3–10 years of analog/custom IC layout experience (must).
• Proven experience with Cadence Virtuoso layout and physical verification tools (must).
• Strong understanding of how layout affects circuit performance (speed, capacitance, power, area) (must).
• Experience with analog layout techniques (matching, shielding) (must).
• Good communication, presentation skills, and ability to work collaboratively in global teams (must).
• Coding/scripting skills to support layout automation and methodologies (nice-to-have).
• Familiarity with microelectronics design and manufacturing requirements (nice-to-have).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE, MSEE) or equivalent technical degree in a related engineering field. (Information present in source listing both BSEE and MSEE.)

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.