As a Layout Team Lead, you will play a critical role in overseeing and guiding the physical design and layout of analog and mixed-signal IPs and chips for our clients while also actively participating in hands-on layout work yourself. You will lead a dedicated team of layout engineers, ensuring top-quality solutions are delivered efficiently. Your responsibilities will cover all aspects of the layout process, from initial floor planning through to final tape-out. We expect you to bring strong leadership qualities, exceptional analytical skills, high ethical standards, and a passion for innovation. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and technical expertise in the dynamic field of IC layout design.
Job Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of layout design engineers.
Actively perform hands-on layout design for complex analog and mixed-signal ICs.
Coordinate and manage the layout design and implementation process.
Collaborate closely with analog design engineers to understand circuit requirements and layout constraints.
Oversee and perform DRC (Design Rule Check), LVS (Layout Versus Schematic), and parasitic extraction (PEX) verification using industry-standard tools (e.g., Siemens Calibre).
Optimize layouts for performance, area, and manufacturability, ensuring compliance with semiconductor fabrication processes. Conduct design reviews, providing actionable feedback to enhance layout quality.
Establish, document, and maintain layout design guidelines, methodologies, and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in analog and mixed-signal layout design.
Advanced proficiency in industry-standard CAD tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and Siemens Calibre.
Experience with FinFET technologies is a plus.
Working layout knowledge in high-speed and/or high-performance systems, such as PLLs, ADCs, Tx, and Rx.
Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide and develop team members.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
