Principal Layout Engineer
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Nxp Semiconductors in Catania
Principal Analog Layout Engineer / Layout Lead
Job Description
NXP's Smart Analog Interfaces is seeking a highly motivated Principal Analog Layout Engineer to join a dynamic team developing state-of-the-art analog and high-speed interface products. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex mixed-signal ICs for leading consumer and automotive applications while contributing to innovative custom silicon solutions.
The successful candidate will serve as both an analog layout lead for custom analog-on-top and digital-on-top projects and a hands-on analog block layout designer, collaborating closely with circuit designers, physical design engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products from concept through tapeout.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead block-level and top-level analog/mixed-signal layouts.
- Drive floorplanning, power routing, ESD implementation, and chip integration.
- Run and debug DRC, LVS, ERC, and extraction flows.
- Collaborate with design, digital P&R;, IO, ESD, package, test, and PDK teams.
- Provide layout schedules,
technical leadership, and customer communication.
- Identify layout risks and drive resolution of design and PDK issues.
- Improve layout methodologies and automation.
Qualifications
- BSEE or MSEE.
- 10+ years of custom analog/mixed-signal layout experience in deep sub-micron CMOS.
- Expert in Cadence Virtuoso XL, Floorplanning, Constraint Driven Layout, and PVS DRC/LVS/ERC.
- Strong knowledge of matching, common centroid, shielding, EM/IR, high-speed routing, parasitics, and DFM practices.
- Proven experience leading analog-on-top and digital-on-top chip layouts.
- Experience with floorplanning, power distribution, ESD, and multiple voltage domains.
- Familiarity with PLL, OSC, ADC, DAC, LDO, Bandgap, and high-speed interface circuits.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Fluent in English
- SKILL or Perl scripting is a plus.
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