Principal Analog IC Layout Engineer

Job Title

Principal Analog IC Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Senior technical contributor in the Central Layout Group supporting Power & Energy Business Line with a focus on Automotive Power Solutions (APS). Responsible for leading physical implementation of complex mixed-signal and power-management ICs and improving layout methodology and execution across multiple programs.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal-level). Years of experience: not specified.

Responsibilities

Execute and lead physical implementation activities, drive methodology improvements, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver tape-out ready designs.

• Lead layout execution for complex mixed-signal and power-management products.
• Define and drive floorplanning strategies from concept through tape-out.
• Serve as technical reference for layout methodologies, flows and best practices.
• Support critical technical decisions affecting product quality and project timelines.
• Drive top-level layout developments and ensure compliance with design methodologies and tape-out requirements.
• Identify technical risks early and propose mitigation plans.
• Contribute to layout productivity, methodology, automation and tool enhancements.
• Promote reuse and standardization across projects and technologies.
• Collaborate with Design, Verification, Package, Test, Product Engineering, Reliability and Technology teams; mentor layout engineers.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required for immediate contribution.

Must-have:

• Extensive experience in analog IC layout development and leading top-level layout activities.
• Expert knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre and physical verification flows.
• Strong expertise in mixed-signal, BCD and High Voltage technologies.
• Deep understanding of layout quality, reliability and manufacturability.
• Proven ability to execute on complex projects and meet tape-out requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent English.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with automotive semiconductor products and international R&D organizations.
• Experience with layout automation and scripting (SKILL, Python, TCL).
• Multi-technology experience and experience driving methodology improvements across organizations.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.