Analog Layout Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Analog Layout Engineer proficient in creating high-quality layouts for analog and mixed signal integrated circuits. The candidate will be responsible for managing the entire layout process, including floor-planning, placement, routing, and verifying physical design compliance. Expertise in Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL (VXL) is essential for working with complex analog blocks and high-speed circuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret design constraints to deliver meticulous, high-quality layout implementations.
• Utilize Cadence VXL tools to develop layouts for analog and mixed signal circuits.
• Diagnose and resolve physical verification issues, including LVS, DRC, and other layout challenges.
• Create layouts for critical analog components such as temperature sensors, phase-locked loops (PLL), ADCs, DACs, low dropout regulators (LDO), bandgap reference generators, charge pumps, current mirrors, oscillators, comparators, and differential amplifiers.
• Develop layouts for high-speed circuits including transmitters (Tx), receivers (Rx), and clock generators.
• Apply fundamental analog layout principles like device matching, electromigration prevention, latch-up mitigation, coupling minimization, crosstalk management, IR-drop analysis, and handling active/passive parasitic elements.
• Understand how layout choices influence circuit attributes including speed, capacitance, power consumption, and area optimization.
• Oversee floor-planning, placement, and routing stages to ensure design rules compliance and quality delivery.
• Perform secondary layout activities such as Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Layout Change Orders (LCO), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) optimizations.
• Communicate effectively through strong verbal and written skills.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.Tech or B.E.), any specialization or any graduate with relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL tools.
• Proven ability in analog and mixed signal layout design.
• Skilled in physical verification including LVS and DRC checks.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities related to custom layout challenges.
• Familiarity with analog layout fundamentals and their practical impacts on circuit performance.
• Experience managing design workflows from planning to final layout compliance.

Additional Information

This position is based in Hyderabad, India, and requires onsite presence. Excellent communication skills are necessary to coordinate with cross-functional teams.