Analog Layout Lead, Silicon Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead full-custom layout of complex analog and mixed-signal blocks including PLLs, ADCs, DACs, LDOs, bandgaps, and high-speed I/O for custom silicon targeting VR and AR wearable platforms
• Define and enforce analog layout methodologies, design rules, and best practices across the physical design team
• Drive parasitic-aware layout strategies to meet stringent noise, matching, and signal integrity requirements for mixed-signal designs
• Collaborate with circuit designers to translate schematic intent into optimized physical implementations, iterating on layout-versus-schematic and parasitic extraction results
• Own physical verification closure including DRC, LVS, and antenna checks across advanced process nodes
• Establish floorplanning and integration strategies for analog IP blocks within larger mixed-signal SoC contexts
• Provide technical guidance and layout direction to other engineers on the team, reviewing layouts and driving consistency in methodology
• Partner with process technology and design kit teams to evaluate new process nodes and contribute to PDK qualification for analog layout
• Identify and resolve layout-induced performance issues through post-layout simulation analysis and iterative design refinement
• Own long-term physical design roadmaps and methodology investments that scale across multiple silicon programs
• Manage layout contractors to deliver high-quality final GDS on schedule and in alignment with design specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience in full-custom analog and mixed-signal layout for production silicon in advanced CMOS process nodes (28nm or below)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with industry-standard layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso for schematic-driven layout, parasitic extraction, and physical verification
• Experience leading layout of high-performance analog blocks such as PLLs, voltage regulators, data converters, or high-speed interfaces from concept through tape-out
• Experience defining and implementing layout methodologies for matching, shielding, and noise isolation in mixed-signal environments
• Experience collaborating with circuit design teams to interpret simulation requirements and translate them into layout constraints and implementation decisions
• Experience managing and mentoring layout engineers and coordinating work with external contractors

Qualifications

• Familiarity with post-layout simulation flows including RC extraction and back-annotated verification using tools such as Spectre or Calibre
• Experience contributing to or evaluating process design kits and design rule documentation for new process node bring-up
• Experience with analog layout for consumer wearable, mobile, or IoT SoCs where power, area, and reliability constraints are critical
• Experience with 3D stacking technologies and advanced packaging layout considerations
• Track record of developing reusable analog layout templates or parameterized cells that improve team-wide layout efficiency and consistency

Benefits

$178,000/year to $250,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits