Senior Analog Physical Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Analog Physical Design Engineer (Kilby Labs)

Role Summary

Lead analog physical design efforts in Kilby Labs to develop test and production dies. Work closely with design, PDK, ATD and packaging teams to deliver layouts from floorplanning through fabrication and verification.

Experience Level

Senior — 8+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include technical leadership, detailed physical design, verification, and mentorship.

• Lead projects: define technical approach, schedules, and resource assignments.
• Perform floorplanning and manage circuit layouts from concept to tape-out.
• Conduct layout reviews and ensure verification and specification closure.
• Collaborate with packaging teams to develop custom lead-frames and support mechanical integration.
• Work with ATD and PDK teams on new process/device development and automated Pcell generation.
• Analyze and mitigate electromigration, thermal gradients, and parasitics; identify ESD and latch-up issues.
• Provide back-annotation support and mentor contract layout engineers to meet quality and schedule expectations.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical skills and experience.

• Must-have: 8+ years of hands-on experience in analog physical layout and verification; expertise in layout techniques for power, RF, and sensors.
• Must-have: Experience analyzing electromigration, thermal effects, parasitics, ESD and latch-up; providing back-annotation support.
• Must-have: Proven ability to lead projects, provide technical guidance, and mentor engineers across geographies.
• Must-have: Experience with automated generation tools such as Pcell Designer and working with PDK/ATD teams.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with TI process nodes (lbc, CMOS, BiCMOS, GaN).
• Nice-to-have: Experience with Cadence Allegro, TOTEM, database management, caps execution, and JUMP updates.
• Nice-to-have: Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (specified in the posting).

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.