IC Layout Manager – High-Speed Semiconductor

IC Resources; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU package

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

IC Resources is partnering with a leading semiconductor company north of London to appoint an IC Layout Manager who will lead an expanding IC team and shape technical direction. Reporting to the IC Design Director, you will influence across the engineering organisation and progress into broader leadership as the business scales.

The role requires 10+ years in analogue IC layout, strong leadership experience and the ability to manage multiple projects and resources under demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in analogue IC layout with a track record of silicon tape-outs.
• Experience in technical leadership or people management.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and resources.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of IC layout and design engineers.
• Oversee multiple layout projects from floorplanning to tape-out.
• Provide technical leadership and uphold high analogue IC layout quality and methodology.
• Plan and manage team resources, priorities and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with IC Design, Physical Design, Verification and other teams for project success.
• Act as a key technical and organisational stakeholder across the business.
• Help develop and improve layout methodologies, processes and best practices as the company scales.

Skills

Analogue IC layout

Technical leadership

People management

Project prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

We are working with a highly successful and rapidly growing semiconductor company based just north of London, who are looking to appoint an IC Layout Manager to lead their expanding IC team.

This is a key leadership opportunity where you will manage a multidisciplinary team of IC design and layout engineers, working on next-generation, high-speed communication technologies. Reporting directly to the IC Design Director, you will play an important role in shaping the team, processes and technical direction as the company continues its ambitious growth.

As a senior technical leader, you will have significant influence across the wider engineering organisation, with a clear opportunity to progress into broader leadership responsibilities as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of IC layout and design engineers.
• Oversee multiple layout projects from initial floorplanning and implementation through to silicon tape-out.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure high standards of analogue IC layout quality and methodology.
• Plan and manage team resources, project priorities and delivery schedules across multiple programmes.
• Work closely with IC Design, Physical Design, Verification and other engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Act as a key technical and organisational stakeholder, communicating effectively across the business.
• Help develop and improve layout methodologies, processes and best practices as the organisation continues to scale.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in analogue IC layout, with a strong track record of successful silicon tape-outs.
• Several years' experience in a technical leadership or people management position.
• Strong experience managing multiple projects, priorities and resources within demanding schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• A hands-on technical background combined with the leadership skills required to build and develop a high-performing team.

You will receive a competitive base salary, RSU package, bonus and comprehensive benefits, alongside the opportunity to progress into broader leadership positions as the company expands.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available.

The role is based four days per week in the office.

For further details, please contact Caroline Pye at IC Resources.