IC Design Lead: Architect & Tape-Out Leader in Leuven

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd. is seeking an IC Design Lead to join our client in Leuven, Belgium, on a permanent basis. The role leads the design of integrated circuits, directing architecture, verification, and validation while guiding a team of designers to deliver high-quality silicon on schedule.

You will own technical decisions, collaborate with system, software and manufacturing teams, and shape both the product and the team through strong technical leadership and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• Significant experience in integrated circuit design with successful tape-outs.
• Experience leading IC design projects or small teams and strong knowledge of design flows, verification, and layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of integrated circuits from architecture to tape-out and silicon validation.
• Define design approaches, block specs, and trade-offs aligned with product requirements.
• Mentor and manage a team of IC designers and allocate work.
• Coordinate with system, software, test and product teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Work with foundries and external partners on process, tape-out and manufacturing matters.
• Maintain design documentation and promote good engineering practices.

Skills

IC design leadership

Tape-out experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering

Tools

IC design tools

Simulation/Verification tools

Layout tools

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd. is seeking an IC Design Lead to join our client in Leuven, Belgium, on a permanent basis. The role leads the design of integrated circuits, directing architecture, verification, and validation while guiding a team of designers to deliver high-quality silicon on schedule.

You will own technical decisions, collaborate with system, software and manufacturing teams, and shape both the product and the team through strong technical leadership and clear documentation.