Senior Layout Engineer

Job Title

Senior Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Senior Layout Engineer responsible for block-level analog layout, verification, and top-level integration of mixed-signal SoC designs. The role covers schematic capture, layout implementation, post-layout extraction and simulation, and cross-discipline verification.

Work closely with analog, digital, system, packaging and test teams to deliver manufacturable, reliable layouts that meet performance, ESD, and latch-up constraints.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform block-level analog layout implementation and optimization.
• Perform schematic capture and transistor-level simulation for analog blocks.
• Carry out layout verification, extraction, LVS/DRC checks and post-layout simulation.
• Integrate layout blocks at top-level and verify analog/digital interfaces.
• Address substrate coupling, latch-up, ESD and other reliability constraints in layout.
• Support mixed-signal (AMS) system-level simulation and SoC verification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analog, digital, system, packaging, test) and communicate results in writing and verbally.
• Document designs and participate in design reviews; travel occasionally as required.

Requirements

Must-have and nice-to-have skills:

• Must-have: Solid design knowledge and practical experience in ADC architectures (SAR, Delta-Sigma, Counting, Pipelined).
• Must-have: Strong understanding of transistor-level analog and digital circuit theory and analog IC implementation skills.
• Must-have: Proficiency with layout and design tools such as Cadence or Mentor; experience with layout extraction.
• Must-have: Good knowledge of layout concerns including substrate coupling, LatchUp and ESD rules; strong written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated and able to work across disciplines.
• Must-have: Fluency in English.
• Nice-to-have: Design experience in low-noise amplifiers, op-amps or RF circuits.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of digital design flow, digital systems, and analog/digital interface integration.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with mixed-mode (AMS) system-level simulation on SoC.

Education Requirements

Master's degree (M.S. or M.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering or higher.

About the Company

Company: Monolithic Power Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is a leading provider of energy-efficient power solutions for various applications, including industrial, telecom, automotive, and consumer sectors. Known for their cutting-edge integrated power semiconductors, MPS emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and creativity, making them one of the fastest-growing companies in the semiconductor industry.