Senior Designer, Layout
Analog DevicesJob Title
Senior Designer, Layout
Role Summary
Senior Designer, Layout for the Hearables and Wearables Consumer Business Unit. Responsible for independently delivering complex integrated circuit layouts for high-performance edge processing in consumer audio and wearable devices.
Work with cross-functional teams to optimize layouts for performance, power, manufacturability, and timing; act as a technical resource and mentor for less-experienced engineers.
Experience Level
Senior. The posting lists a preference for 4+ years of relevant experience; role expects demonstrated advanced layout expertise and independent execution on complex projects.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include design, analysis, and cross-team collaboration:
- Independently design and implement complex IC layouts for CMOS processes.
- Handle diverse layout problems requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation.
- Perform advanced timing extraction and static timing analysis.
- Evaluate and optimize power usage and manufacturability; assess vendor library/process flows.
- Contribute to IC architecture decisions and process improvements.
- Mentor junior engineers and represent the organization on key projects.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and professional attributes.
- Advanced expertise in IC layout and CMOS technology.
- Proficiency with static timing analysis, timing extraction, and power analysis.
- Experience with EDA tools and layout-for-manufacturability practices.
- Ability to evaluate and optimize designs for performance, power, and yield.
- Strong verbal and written communication; able to explain complex technical concepts to teams.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision on complex assignments and to mentor others.
- Business awareness and alignment of technical decisions with business objectives.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% and work standard day shift.
Education Requirements
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. The posting also cites a preference for 4+ years of relevant 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.
