Senior Designer, IC Layout

Job Title

Senior Designer, IC Layout

Role Summary

The Senior IC Layout Designer produces section-level layouts, coordinates with schematic designers and block-level layout engineers, and ensures designs meet project schedule, quality, and reliability targets. The role includes allocating tasks, setting schedules, providing technical direction, and mentoring junior layout staff.

Experience Level

Senior - typically requires at least 4 years of relevant IC layout experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include section-level layout delivery, team coordination, and quality control.

• Create and deliver multi-hierarchical (section) layouts that meet design and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with schematic designers, block layout resources, and lead layout engineers.
• Allocate tasks, set schedules, and provide technical direction to block layout resources.
• Perform layout reviews and ensure adherence to reliability and failure-mechanism considerations.
• Mentor new hires and interns and participate in layout team development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Requirements

Required and preferred skills for successful applicants.

• Must have: Extensive section (multi-hierarchical) IC layout experience and strong fundamentals in layout principles, reliability, and failure mechanisms.
• Must have: Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, cross-section, and construction relevant to layout decisions.
• Must have: Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to work with global cross-functional teams.
• Must have: Demonstrated leadership or task-allocation experience for coordinating multiple layout resources.
• Nice to have: Top/chip-level layout experience.
• Nice to have: Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso XL and Calibre verification tools.
• Nice to have: Layout experience in amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, or high-voltage applications; exposure to 0.18um and 40nm technology nodes.
• Additional: Willingness to travel (~10% of the time) as required by project needs.

Education Requirements

BS in Electronics or Electrical Engineering. The posting indicates at least 4 years of relevant working experience. No specific certifications were listed.

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.