Sr. Engineer, Layout Design

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Hiring Remotely in Berlin, DEU
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Hardware • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead chip-level planning and perform block- and leaf-cell custom layouts for CMOS/BiCMOS circuits. Drive floorplanning, power/shielding, verify DRC/LVS/ERC, support chip integration and tape-out, train junior and offshore layout engineers, and develop cross-site layout methodologies and processes.
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About SiTime

 

SiTime is the Precision Timing company.


Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.


Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com.


Job Summary

The Sr. Layout Design Engineer will lead top-level chip-planning and perform block-level custom layouts for CMOS and BiCMOS circuits. The Sr. Layout Design Engineer will review, and coordinate work content performed by offshore layout designers. Train junior layout engineers and offshore layout contractors. Contribute to developing standard layout methodologies across sites. Contribute to build process and procedures to achieve high layout quality


Responsibilities:


  • Requires remote interfacing with local and global design and layout teams in multiple design centers across different time zones
  • Lead Top-level chip-planning and perform functional-block-level, block-level, sub-block level, leaf cell, standard cell custom layouts for CMOS and BiCMOScircuits
  • Perform schematic-driven layout and design constraints
  • Design die-area efficient layouts according to circuit designer requirements
  • Perform block or top-level layout designs
  • Perform floor-planning, power line planning, shielding, and device-matching layout
  • Verify layouts. Pass DRC, LVS, and ERC
  • Contribute to various chip-level routing and layout needs
  • Perform chip level integration, verifications, and tape-out
  • Support other projects as needed by management
  • Train junior layout engineers and offshore layout contractors
  • Contribute to developing common best practices and workflow across all sites
  • Contribute to build process and procedures to achieve high layout quality
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • BA/BS Degree in Layout Design or related field or equivalent experience
  • 10 years’ experience with layout design for analog and full-custom digital blocks
  • Experience TSMC 180nm, 65nm, 22nm and UMC 55nm process technologies
  • Proficient in using layout editing tools in the Cadence Virtuoso design environment
  • Solid working knowledge of debugging DRC/LVS/ERC with Cadence PVS or Mentor Calibre
  • Conceptual understanding of layout topics such as parasitic, matching, crosstalk, transistor layout dependent effects, latch-up, IR drop, electro migration (EM), and deep N-well and NTNisolation
  • Strong capability of solving device matching, electro-migration, signal integrity and powerdistribution problems while meeting area constraints
  • Experience in chip-level floor planning and analog block integration
  • Experience chip level integration, verifications, and tape-out
  • Ability to use productivity-enhancing tools and design scripts to further automate tasks is alsodesirable
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 5 lbs

Desired Characteristics & Attributes: 
  • Attention to detail, organized, accurate and can produce efficient layout techniques
  • Has a good track record of on time work delivery
  • Has a self-motivated, team player with good communication skills
  • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced collaborative team environment
Compensation Range: 

 

At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.


In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals—reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.


SiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Learn More about SiTime: Review the Get to Know SiTime section of our career page to explore our culture, values, and what makes us unique.

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  • Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
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Skills Required

  • BA/BS degree in Layout Design or related field or equivalent experience
  • 10 years' experience with layout design for analog and full-custom digital blocks
  • Experience with TSMC 180nm, 65nm, 22nm and UMC 55nm process technologies
  • Proficient in using layout editing tools in the Cadence Virtuoso design environment
  • Solid working knowledge of debugging DRC/LVS/ERC with Cadence PVS or Mentor Calibre
  • Conceptual understanding of parasitic, matching, crosstalk, transistor layout dependent effects, latch-up, IR drop, electro migration (EM), and deep N-well and NTN isolation
  • Strong capability solving device matching, electro-migration, signal integrity and power distribution problems while meeting area constraints
  • Experience in chip-level floor planning and analog block integration
  • Experience with chip-level integration, verifications, and tape-out
  • Ability to use productivity-enhancing tools and design scripts to further automate tasks
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 5 lbs

SiTime Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SiTime and has not been reviewed or approved by SiTime.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Feedback suggests equity is a meaningful part of total compensation, with some highlighting the combination of salary, bonus, and stock as a strong point. Company materials emphasize employee equity as a core element of rewards.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Feedback suggests on-site wellness amenities and daily conveniences (gym, snacks, beverages) support day-to-day wellbeing. The company highlights wellness programs alongside these lifestyle perks.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time off are available, reinforcing recharge time. The company emphasizes work-life balance and encourages time to recharge.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
465 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

SiTime Corporation (Nasdaq: SITM), the market leader in silicon MEMS timing, is an analog and semiconductor company that is revolutionizing the timing market. Our broad portfolio of programmable solutions is available with ultra-fast lead times and offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability.

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