
Senior Analog Layout Engineer - Malaysian Only
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Layout Design Ownership
- Lead the physical layout of complex analog/mixed-signal blocks (e.g., PLLs, ADCs, DACs, power management ICs)
- Perform top-level floor planning and hierarchical layout integration
- Creating and optimizing custom analog layouts using industry-standard EDA tools, focusing on performance, area, and power.
- Advanced Layout Techniques
- Apply matching, shielding, isolation, and parasitic minimization strategies
- Optimize for performance, area, and manufacturability
- Verification & Signoff
- Run and resolve issues from DRC (Design Rule Check), LVS (Layout vs. Schematic), and ERC (Electrical Rule Check)
- Perform parasitic extraction and support post-layout simulations
- Collaboration
- Work closely with circuit designers, verification engineers, and process engineers
- Interpret circuit schematics and translate them into optimized physical layouts
- Mentorship & Leadership
- Guide and review the work of junior layout engineers
- Share best practices and contribute to layout methodology improvements
- Tool Proficiency
- Use industry-standard EDA tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, and Mentor Graphics
- Scripting knowledge (e.g., SKILL, Python, TCL) is often expected for automation
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal IC layout
- Strong understanding of CMOS and FinFET process technologies
- Proven track record of successful tape-outs