Lead Designer, Layout

Job Title

Lead Designer, Layout

Role Summary

The Lead Designer, Layout will lead IC layout for the Hearables and Wearables Consumer Business Unit, delivering complex mixed-signal layouts and defining layout architecture and methodology. The role is a senior technical position that influences design decisions across teams and drives process and productivity improvements.

Experience Level

Senior - 7+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Accountable for technical leadership, project delivery, and team development on complex layout projects.

• Lead complex IC layout projects from conception through tape-out.
• Make architecture-level layout decisions that affect product performance.
• Develop and implement layout methodologies and best practices.
• Perform advanced process evaluations and layout optimizations.
• Mentor and guide junior layout engineers; act as primary technical resource.
• Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence.
• Manage projects with substantial business impact and deliver on schedules.
• Travel as required (approximately 10% of time).

Requirements

Key technical and leadership requirements. Education details are in the Education Requirements section below.

• Expert-level proficiency in IC layout and architecture design for mixed-signal/consumer designs.
• Proven technical leadership and ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience leading complex technical projects to completion.
• Capability to develop and deploy process and methodology improvements that increase team productivity.
• Strong mentoring and team development skills.
• Demonstrated experience performing advanced process evaluations and layout optimizations.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. The posting also specifies approximately 7+ years of relevant experience.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.