Analog IC Layout Engineer

Forefront RF; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension contributions

Company share‑option scheme

Private medical cover

Flexible work hours and remote work options

25 days holiday + national holidays

Job summary

A leading RF design company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced designer to manage RFIC layouts, ensuring compliance with tape-out flow, and scripting for automation. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of analog layouts, experience with Cadence tools, and effective communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, share options, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of analog layouts including DRC, LVS, PEX.
• Hands-on experience in Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL and Calibre or equivalent.
• Creative thinker with practical skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Layout of RFICs including DRC and LVS checks.
• Managing version control of design files and documentation.
• Scripting for layout design automation using Skill.

Skills

Analog layouts knowledge (DRC, LVS, PEX)

Floor‑planning techniques

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL

Calibre

SKILL language for scripting

Job description

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Layout of RFICs including DRC, LVS, PEX, EM Extraction as well as design aspects including schematic capture and circuit simulations
• Ensuring the database is fully compliant with all requirements of tape-out flow including DRC and LVS checks and waiver process
• Managing version control of design files and documentation
• Detailed documentation for layout reviews
• Generate IP and support management team with patent applications and IP management
• Scripting for layout design automation using Skill

Requirements

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of analog layouts including DRC, LVS, PEX
• Strong knowledge in floor‑planning techniques, power mesh planning, low noise signal routing, IO pads, ESD/LU, electromigration, antenna, layout dependent effects and analog chip integration flow
• Knowledge of electronic devices/circuits like MOSFETs, resistors, capacitors, inductors, logic gates, op‑amps, etc
• Hands‑on experience in Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL and Calibre or equivalent
• Creative thinker with practical skills and experience
• Inspires confidence in colleagues, partners, and customers
• Comfortable in a fast paced, start‑up environment
• Pro‑active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
• Good communication and presentation skills
• A mindset for precise and high‑quality results
• An eye for detail

Desirable

• Experience with RFICs preferred
• Experience in schematic capture and circuit simulation
• Hands‑on experience with EM tools like EMX, RFPro (ADS) or equivalent
• Layout automation and scripting in SKILL language
• Experience ensuring the database is fully compliant with all requirements of tape‑out flow
• Hands‑on experience with full tape‑out process and communicating with foundries in relation to tape‑out flow
• Strong project management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contributions
• Company share‑option scheme
• Life assurance x4 salary
• Private medical cover
• Income protection
• Healthshield Cashplan
• Heka flex benefits platform with a monthly allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Weekly company lunches
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• 25 days holiday + national holidays

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.