Principal Layout Engineer

Job Title

Principal Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Lead the analog layout team responsible for physical implementation of analog and RF blocks for MCUs and custom analog products. Work with cross-functional teams (analog design, digital layout, verification) to deliver high-quality silicon across multiple process nodes and foundries.

Experience Level

Senior level. The role expects substantial prior experience (posting specifies 10+ years in analog layout).

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate physical design activities for analog/RF components, ensure integration with subsystem and IC teams, and maintain quality and schedule.

• Lead a team of analog layout engineers and develop team expertise.
• Produce layouts for analog and RF blocks used in MCU, NFC, UWB, BT/BLE products.
• Work across multiple process nodes and foundries (examples listed: 140 nm to 16 nm; CMOS, BCD, FD-SOI, FinFET).
• Provide accurate estimates for area, performance, and schedule; drive delivery to meet aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with analog designers to ensure layout meets performance, power, and area requirements.
• Maintain and develop layout scripts and automation tools to improve productivity.
• Perform layout verification and sign-off activities (DRC, LVS, etc.).
• Deliver physical models (LEF, libraries) for subsystem and IC integration.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills required to perform the role.

Must-have:

• 10+ years' experience in layout of analog blocks and systems, with track record of delivering working silicon for high-volume products.
• Experience leading a global engineering team.
• Strong fundamentals in transistor-level integrated circuits and device physics; experience with layout matching and parasitics, ESD and latch-up considerations.
• Proficiency with analog layout and verification tools (example tools: Cadence Virtuoso, Siemens Calibre).
• Experience with signal chain and power-design layouts and debugging issues on silicon.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with MCU, NFC, UWB, and BT/BLE product layouts.
• Experience across a broad set of process technologies and foundries (BCD, FD-SOI, FinFET, multiple nodes).
• Experience developing layout automation and scripting to accelerate flows.

Education Requirements

MSEE or BSEE (or equivalent practical experience) is expected; the posting lists "MSEE/BSEE or working equivalent."

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.