Principal IC Layout Engineer

Job Title

Principal IC Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Lead physical-design efforts for high-speed, high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital integrated circuits and subsystems within the Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) organization. Serve as a technical authority on layout, drive methodology and automation improvements, and mentor layout engineers across projects.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve design integration and tapeout readiness. Role may require travel (~10%).

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typically requires 10+ years of full-custom IC layout experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead physical design for analog, mixed-signal, and digital products and subsystems (e.g., ADCs, DACs, PLLs, transceivers).
• Architect and implement floorplans at block, subsystem, and full-chip levels for large, complex designs.
• Develop and integrate complex chips and subsystems in advanced CMOS FinFET technologies (16nm and below).
• Collaborate with DFT, clock/timing, power-integrity, RTL, packaging, and analog teams to ensure seamless integration and design closure.
• Define, implement, and improve design methodologies, best practices, and automation workflows; promote knowledge sharing.
• Lead physical verification activities including DRC, LVS, ERC, density checks, extraction, EM/IR analysis, and final signoff for tapeout.
• Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality milestones.
• Mentor and lead layout teams to foster technical growth and ensure project success.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Recognized technical authority in IC layout with broad influence across the organization.
• Industry-leading expertise in IC layout, architecture design, and process optimization.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills; proven ability to drive cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and strong VXL expertise.
• Deep practical understanding of LVS, DRC, antenna checks, and verification/debug methodologies.
• Experience working on high-speed/high-performance designs and advanced FinFET nodes (16nm and below).

Nice-to-have:

• Direct experience on ADC/DAC, PLL, transceiver, or receiver layouts for production systems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. The posting also indicates a typical background of 10+ years of full-custom IC layout 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.