Senior Analog IC Layout Engineer

Job Title

Senior Analog IC Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Central Layout Group supporting the Power & Energy business line with a focus on Automotive Power Solutions. Responsible for physical implementation of complex mixed-signal and power-management ICs from planning through tape-out while coordinating across global engineering sites.

Work emphasizes layout execution, verification/sign-off, and improving layout methodology to meet automotive and industrial product requirements.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include layout execution, verification/sign-off, and technical leadership across multi-site teams.

• Lead physical implementation of analog and mixed-signal ICs, including floorplanning and top-level assemblies.
• Define and optimize floorplans for complex blocks and top-level designs.
• Drive layout activities from planning through tape-out, ensuring design quality and robustness.
• Own DRC, LVS, ERC and physical sign-off activities.
• Support extraction analysis and post-layout verification; drive root-cause analysis and resolution of layout issues.
• Coordinate layout activities with Design, Verification, Package, Test and Product Engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to layout methodology and best practices.
• Support project execution through planning, communication and risk management.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience are listed below; preferred skills follow.

• Proven experience in analog IC layout development.
• Expertise with Cadence Virtuoso layout environment.
• Experience with DRC/LVS sign-off methodologies and physical sign-off flow.
• Solid understanding of CMOS, BCD, SOI and mixed-signal design environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-collaboration skills; fluent written and spoken English.

Nice-to-have / Preferred:

• Experience with Calibre, PVS, Quantus, StarRC or equivalent EDA tools.
• Experience with automotive semiconductor products and high-voltage technologies.
• Experience in layout automation and scripting (SKILL, Python, TCL, Shell).
• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience; experience in multi-site international R&D organizations.
• Interest in AI-assisted engineering and design productivity solutions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or 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.