Principal Designer, Layout

Analog Devices; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is seeking a Principal Designer for their European CSS Layout Team. The role involves leading the layout of advanced mixed-signal chips, executing integration, and providing mentorship within a collaborative, global engineering environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IC layout and a strong educational background in electronic engineering.

Benefits

Autonomy in judgment

Professional development opportunities

Culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IC Layout evidenced.
• Experience in multicultural, multi-site environments.
• Effective communication skills with customers.

Responsibilities

• Leading layout of large-scale mixed-signal/PMIC chips.
• Executing top-level integration and managing communication.
• Developing IP layouts and mentoring staff.

Skills

Scripting skills in PERL

Scripting skills in SKILL

Scripting skills in AMPLE

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary environments

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Graphics Calibre

VXL

Job description

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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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at [website].

Analog Devices, Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions, enabling customers to interpret the world around us by bridging physical and digital worlds with technologies that sense, measure, and connect. Join ADI, where innovation meets impact. For over 55 years, ADI has been inventing breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI, you will collaborate with talented minds to solve complex problems, with a culture focused on employee growth through programs, goals, and continuous learning. Apply now to grow your career and innovate ahead of what's possible. Visit [website].

About ADI:

ADI is a high-performance analog technology company solving complex engineering challenges. We provide building blocks to sense, measure, interpret, connect, and power systems, designing, manufacturing, testing, and marketing solutions including integrated circuits, software, and subsystems leveraging analog, mixed-signal, and digital technologies. Serving 125,000 customers worldwide with over 75,000 products in various markets, ADI is headquartered in Wilmington, MA. Visit [website].

The Group:

The ADI’s Custom Silicon & Consumer Solutions (CSS) team leads in sensing, signal processing, and power solutions, including Capacitive Sensing, Optical Image Stabilization, Optical Sensing, Audio, PMIC, and hybrid mixed-signal/power developments, driving growth in portable consumer markets.

The Business:

ADI’s CSS business provides high-volume consumer silicon solutions, enabling precise human interpretation and sensory assistance. We are expanding our power team to develop highly integrated power solutions and PMICs, offering career growth within a motivated global engineering team.

The Position: ADI seeks a PRINCIPAL DESIGNER, LAYOUT for our European CSS Layout Team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, eager to learn new technologies, and effective within a collaborative, multi-location team of analog, digital, mixed-signal CMOS designers, and engineers involved in state-of-the-art PMIC development. Responsibilities include:

• Leading layout of large-scale mixed-signal/PMIC chips, managing resources, scheduling, and interfacing across disciplines, including customer interactions and tapeout coordination.
• Executing top-level integration of large-scale chips, managing communication between IP owners, and ensuring verification sign-off.
• Developing IP layouts, collaborating with designers, and taking ownership of large sub-block layouts, including scheduling and customer documentation.
• Supporting team development through mentorship, recruitment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilizing tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics Calibre, and VXL, with expertise in layout practices, LVS/DRC/ERC interpretation, and ESD considerations.

Key Qualifications:

• BSc or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in IC Layout.
• Scripting skills in PERL, SKILL, or AMPLE are advantageous.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, multicultural, multi-site environments.

Why Work at ADI:

• Valuing individual judgment and offering autonomy.
• Fostering professional development and mentoring.
• Aligning personal and company goals for mutual growth.

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Job Req Type: Experienced | Required Travel: Yes, 10% | Shift: 1st Shift/Days