Lead Designer, Layout

Analog Devices; Newbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Lead Designer, Layout in the Advanced Converters Group to tackle our most complex IC layout challenges. You will develop innovative solutions requiring in-depth analysis and act as a key technical resource for the organization.

Your influence extends across boundaries, impacting business outcomes as you lead teams, mentor engineers and drive design excellence in product development.

Qualifications

• Must have strong technical leadership and impact across the organization.
• Expert IC layout and architecture design skills with deep process evaluation.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects from conception through completion.

Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to complex problems requiring specialized expertise and in-depth analysis
• Acts as a primary technical resource for less experienced engineers
• Leads teams and complex projects with substantial business impact
• Influences across organizational boundaries to drive technical excellence
• Leads complex IC layout projects and mentors junior engineers
• Makes critical IC architecture design decisions that shape product development
• Performs advanced process evaluations and optimizations
• Develops layout methodologies and best practices that enhance team productivity and results

Skills

Technical Leadership

Expert-Level Design

Project Leadership

Organizational Influence

Process Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Lead Designer, Layout

About The Role

As a Lead Designer, Layout, in the Advanced Converters Group, you hold a senior technical position working on our most complex layout challenges. You will develop innovative solutions requiring in-depth analysis and expertise, while serving as a key technical resource and leader for the organization. Your influence extends across organizational boundaries, impacting significant business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to complex problems requiring specialized expertise and in-depth analysis


• Acts as a primary technical resource for less experienced engineers


• Leads teams and complex projects with substantial business impact


• Influences across organizational boundaries to drive technical excellence


• Leads complex IC layout projects and mentors junior engineers


• Makes critical IC architecture design decisions that shape product development


• Performs advanced process evaluations and optimizations


• Develops layout methodologies and best practices that enhance team productivity and results

Must Have Skills

• Technical Leadership: Advanced technical expertise with recognized influence in the organization


• Expert-Level Design Skills: Expert-level proficiency in IC layout, architecture design, and process evaluation


• Project Leadership: Ability to lead complex technical projects from conception through completion


• Organizational Influence: Strong influence skills up/down/across organization to drive significant outcomes


• Process Innovation: Capability to develop and implement innovative layout methodologies that advance organizational capabilities

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience


• 7+ years of relevant experience

Why You’ll Love Working at ADI

At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on the world.

Your expertise will shape the future of technology, and you’ll be supported by a culture that values continuous advancement and professional growth. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: No

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days