Join our team of layout designers creating challenging IP designs for the consumer, industrial, and automotive markets. Our designs are fabricated in the world’s leading edge silicon processes for companies ranging from large multinational companies to hot start-ups. Learn on-the-job how to apply your engineering background to create these robust high performance analog designs. Working with experienced skilled designers, you will be part of the design team using Cadence design tools. We are looking for a layout engineer capable of producing quality layouts of analog/mixed-signal circuit blocks, working in collaboration with circuit designers. Responsibilities include all facets of the back-end flow, from initial floor planning through detailed layout and final verification of conformance to foundry design rules.
The Cadence IP Group custom layout team develops and delivers a variety of high-quality high speed and high accuracy CMOS integrated circuits IP for several foundries and process nodes down to 5n and even below. We are deeply involved in finfet layout and even beyond (gate all-around).
As part of Cadence, the Cadence IP group custom layout team not only has access to all the current and future Cadence layout and verification tools, we also participate in the development and validation of the Cadence Virtuoso software, which the most used in the industry.
As a custom layout designer, you will be involved in:
- Implementing high speed and high accuracy cells, blocks and IP blocks in a timely fashion with high quality and efficiency
- Working with custom layout designers from groups all over the world to build high quality IP and test-chips
- Working with circuit designers from groups all over the world to understand their technical and schedule needs
- Collaborating with the Cadence R&D teams (Virtuoso, PVS developers) to help develop the layout editing and verification tools
- BSEE, MSEE
- Exposure to microelectronics design and requirements
- Understanding of layout effects on the circuit such as speed, capacitance, power and area etc.,
- Knowledge of various analog layout techniques like matching, shielding etc.,
- Exposure to Cadence Virtuoso Layout and physical verification tools
- Team player, driven, self-motivated and autonomous
- Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Exposure to microelectronics design and requirements
- Understanding of layout effects on circuit speed, capacitance, power, and area
- Knowledge of analog layout techniques, including matching and shielding
- Exposure to Cadence Virtuoso Layout and physical verification tools
- Team-oriented, driven, self-motivated, and autonomous work style
- Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
