Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal / RF Layout Engineer

Position: Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal / RF Layout Engineer

Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Long term

Skill Areas: Analog / Mixed-Signal / RF / Layout

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Develop full-custom Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF layouts at block and top level.
• Ensure compliance with Analog/Mixed-Signal and RF design constraints.
• Maintain layout quality, including matching, symmetry, shielding, isolation, and reliability per design guidelines.
• Perform DRC/LVS/ERC and antenna checks and drive layout closure.
• Collaborate closely with designers to resolve layout issues and meet project timelines.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with:

o Cadence Virtuoso (XL/GXL) for layout design.

o Calibre for verification.

o PDKs with multi-patterning rules.

• Experience in lower technology nodes, preferably 5nm and below.
• RF layout experience, including:

o Handling high-frequency signal paths, guard rings, shielding, and EM coupling considerations.

o Layout of RF blocks such as mixers, LNAs, VCOs, and power amplifiers.

Good to Have:

• Exposure to PLL, LNA, VGA, ADC, DAC, SerDes, Bandgap, LDO, etc.
• Programming skills in SKILL for automation.

Experience:

• 8+ years in Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF layout design, including RF layout techniques.

Qualifications:

• B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E in ECE/EE.