IC Design Lead

Exosens; Belgique; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Exosens seeks a senior ROIC Design Lead in Belgium to own the Read-Out IC architecture and verification. You will translate sensor targets into high-performance ROIC designs and guide top-level verification, while mentoring the ROIC team and coordinating cross-functional discussions.

You will supervise layout, ensure tape-out readiness, and drive milestones with a hands-on circuit background. Strong collaboration with engineering partners is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior ROIC/circuit design leadership.
• Strong background in circuit design and top-level verification.
• Ability to translate sensor targets into architectures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal Design Owner for the Read-Out IC (ROIC).
• Lead technical discussions and perform circuit and layout reviews.
• Monitor design tasks and progress within ROIC teams.
• Supervise the complete chip layout and tape-out sign-off.
• Decompose design tasks into milestones and manage risks.
• Act as technical authority in project meetings and report status.
• Interview and mentor ROIC design engineers.

Skills

ROIC design leadership

Circuit design

Top-level verification

Technical leadership

Tools

Cadence

Siemens EDA

Job description

• Serve as the principal Design Owner for the Read-Out IC (ROIC), bringing 10+ years of specialized seniority to the role.
• Translate sensor performance targets into high-performance ROIC top-level architectures.
• Define circuit-level specifications and architectural choices, maintaining a strong hands-on background in circuit design and top-level verification.
• Lead technical discussions and perform critical circuit and layout reviews to safeguard target product specifications.

Technical Leadership & Project Management

• Monitor daily design tasks and technical progress within the ROIC project teams.
• Supervise and approve the complete chip layout and design for tape-out sign-off.
• Decompose high-level design assignments into manageable technical milestones.
• Estimate task complexity, risks, and timelines to ensure strict adherence to project schedules.
• Act as the technical authority in project meetings, proactively reporting on status, risks, and mitigation steps.
• Collaborate closely with peers, cross-functional technical stakeholders, and project managers.
• Interview and evaluate engineering candidates to expand and mentor the ROIC Design Team.

Tooling & Technical Ecosystem

• Drive design execution utilizing industry-standard Cadence and Siemens EDA tool suites.
• Define technical specifications and Statements of Work (SoW) for external engineering partners.
• Critically review technical deliveries from external subcontractors, such as digital design houses and test hardware developers.

Verification, Validation & Documentation

• Define and execute top-level design verification methodologies to guarantee full IC functionality.
• Drive IC validation plans and hands-on lab characterization using advanced test and lab equipment.
• Own all design documentation, including internal schematics, registers, and external interface specifications.
• Research new opportunities to improve design methodologies, quality, tools, and workflows.
• Track emerging trends in image sensor and ROIC circuit design through publications, workshops, and advanced training.