Layout Engineer

Job Title

Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for developing and preparing multi-dimensional semiconductor layouts and detailed drawings from schematics, using CAD and verification tools. Work supports physical design closure to meet performance, area and quality targets within a layout/physical-design team.

Experience Level

Mid-level - minimum of 3 years of relevant layout or physical-design experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Convert schematics into multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings using CAD tools.
• Floorplanning and block layout to meet performance, area and quality constraints.
• Implement PAD rings, ESD structures and IO placements and verify compliance with ESD requirements.
• Perform EM/IR analysis and participate in closure flows (e.g., Volus‑Fi/Totem or equivalents).
• Create and maintain layout automation scripts and flows to improve productivity.
• Verify layouts using DRC/LVS and parasitic extraction; validate artwork and digitized plots.
• Collaborate with design and verification teams to resolve layout issues and meet schedules.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Expertise with Cadence Virtuoso XL and signoff/verification tools such as Assura or PVS.
• Strong floorplanning and physical layout closure capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of ESD design and PAD ring completion, including IO placement considerations.
• Experience with EM/IR concepts and exposure to closure flows (Volus‑Fi/Totem or similar).
• Familiarity with process and packaging impacts on layout.
• Proficiency in layout automation (scripting and tool flow development).

Nice-to-have:

• Strong verbal and written communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated time‑management and ability to drive projects to on‑time delivery.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering is required - typically a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree).

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.