Senior Layout Engineer)

1020 ADBV Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Senior RF Layout Design Engineer to lead physical implementation, layout development and verification for high‑performance RF/Mix-Signal ICs.

Collaborate with RFIC designers, process and product engineers to translate schematics into manufacturable silicon while optimizing performance, yield and area. The role involves floor plan, placement, transmission-line design, and creation of RF building blocks (LNAs, mixers, PAs, VCOs, PLLs) with a focus on EM effects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics, physics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of RFIC, analog or mixed-signal physical design experience.
• Experience with advanced CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, SOI, or RF CMOS technologies.
• Awareness of isolation structures and current density considerations.
• Understanding of high-frequency electromagnetic behaviour.
• Familiarity with parasitic effects impacting RF performance.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite, Keysight ADS, and Cadence EMX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement physical layouts for RF, analog, mixed-signal, and passive blocks.
• Perform floor planning and device placement to optimize RF performance.
• Design high-frequency routing structures including transmission lines, transformers, inductors, baluns, and matching networks.
• Create custom layouts for LNAs, mixers, PAs, VCOs, PLLs, switches, and other RF blocks.
• Perform physical verification: DRC, LVS, ERC, Antenna and density checks; support post-layout extraction and parasitic analysis.
• Collaborate with RF designers to resolve LVS, extracted performance and yield issues; ensure layouts meet process requirements.

Skills

RF layout

Floor planning

RF routing

LNA/Mixer/PA/VCO/PLL

Electromagnetic behaviour

RFIC design experience

Parasitics awareness

Scripting (SKILL/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Electronics Engineering

Physics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite

Keysight ADS

Cadence EMX

Job description

About Analog Devices

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.

Senior RF Layout Design Engineer

About the Role The RF Physical Design Engineer is responsible for the physical implementation, layout development, and verification of high-performance RF and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The engineer works closely with RFIC designers, process engineers, and product engineers to translate circuit schematics into manufacturable silicon while achieving performance, reliability, area, and yield objectives. This role requires a understanding of RF layout techniques, electromagnetic effects, process technologies, and physical verification methodologies to ensure first-pass silicon success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement physical layouts for RF, analog, mixed-signal, and passive circuit blocks.
• Perform floor planning and device placement to optimize RF performance, matching, isolation, and manufacturability.
• Design high-frequency routing structures including transmission lines, transformers, inductors, baluns, and matching networks.
• Create custom layouts for LNAs, mixers, PAs, VCOs, PLLs, switches, and other RF building blocks.

Verification and Signoff

• Perform physical verification including: DRC (Design Rule Check) LVS (Layout Versus Schematic) ERC (Electrical Rule Check) Antenna and density checks.
• Support post-layout extraction and parasitic analysis.
• Collaborate with RF designers to resolve LVS, extracted performance, and yield-related issues.
• Ensure layouts meet process and foundry requirements.

Electromagnetic Modelling

• Generate and optimize layouts for RF passives.
• Work with RF designers to optimize EM simulation methodologies.

Technology and Methodology Development

• Develop and maintain RF layout best practices.
• Create reusable layout cells and design methodologies.
• Leverage AI advances in the RFIC layout flow.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with RFIC designers from concept through tapeout.
• Collaborate with CAD, verification, process, and test engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews and tapeout readiness assessments.
• Support silicon debug and failure analysis when required.

Required Qualifications

• Education Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience Typically, 3-5 years of experience in RFIC, analog, or mixed-signal physical design.
• Experience with advanced CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, SOI, or RF CMOS technologies.
• Isolation structures Current density considerations
• Familiarity with parasitic effects impacting RF performance.
• Understanding of high-frequency electromagnetic behaviour.
• EDA Tools Experience with one or more of: Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite Keysight ADS Cadence EMX

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing RF passives at frequencies from sub-GHz through mmWave.
• Experience supporting foundry tapeouts.
• Familiarity with automotive, industrial, consumer, or wireless communication products.
• Experience with scripting languages such as SKILL, Python, Perl, or TCL.

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. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities and mentorship from industry experts. 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: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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.

Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact.

For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.