Senior Layout Engineer

Job Title

Senior Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Lead IC layout activities from floorplanning through tape-out for analog/mixed-signal power ICs at the Barcelona site. This role owns layout technical decisions, ensures manufacturability and quality, coordinates across blocks and teams, and mentors junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior — 7+ years of hands-on IC layout experience.

Responsibilities

The engineer will manage layout delivery and technical quality across block and top-level layouts.

• Lead block-level and top-level IC layout from floorplan definition to tape-out.
• Own layout technical decisions to ensure quality, robustness, and manufacturability.
• Plan, estimate, and track layout schedules, milestones, and progress.
• Coordinate layout execution across blocks and contributors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with layout verification requirements (DRC, LVS, ERC, DFM).
• Collaborate with design, verification, and foundry teams to resolve layout issues.
• Review and sign off layout deliverables and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• 7+ years of hands-on IC layout experience (production silicon delivery).
• Proficiency with industry-standard IC layout tools.
• Deep understanding of IC layout fundamentals and manufacturability.
• Experience with layout planning, effort estimation, and progress tracking.
• Ability to ensure layout verification compliance (DRC, LVS, ERC, DFM).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear technical communication.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience may be acceptable.

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.