Analog Layout Engineer

HCLTech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an experienced AMS Design & Analog Layout Engineer to design, simulate, and validate AMS circuits, and to drive analog layout optimization for high-performance semiconductor products. You will collaborate with digital/analog teams, perform LVS/DRC, participate in silicon validation, and prepare technical documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AMS design and layout and hands-on use of Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in analog and mixed-signal (AMS) design and analog layout.
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, analog circuit theory, and layout best practices.
• Experience with LVS, DRC, and post-layout simulation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and validate analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuits for semiconductor products.
• Develop and optimize analog layouts in compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with digital/analog design teams for seamless AMS integration and verification.
• Perform LVS and DRC to ensure layout integrity.
• Participate in silicon validation, debugging, and testing of AMS circuits post-fabrication.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and contribute to design reviews.
• Drive continuous improvements in design methodologies, tools, and processes.

Skills

AMS design

Analog layout

Circuit theory

Post-layout simulation

LVS/DRC

EDA tools Cadence

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Graphics

Synopsys

Job description

As an AMS Design & Analog Layout Engineer at HCLTech, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and validating advanced analog and mixed-signal (AMS) integrated circuits. Your contributions will directly impact the development of high-performance semiconductor solutions, supporting HCLTech’s mission to deliver best-in-class products to global clients in various high-tech industries.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and validate analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuits for semiconductor products.
• Develop and optimize analog layouts in compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with digital/analog design teams to ensure seamless integration and verification of AMS blocks.
• Perform layout versus schematic (LVS) and design rule checks (DRC) to guarantee layout integrity.
• Participate in silicon validation, debugging, and testing of AMS circuits post-fabrication.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and contribute to design reviews.
• Drive continuous improvements in design methodologies, tools, and processes.

Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in analog and mixed-signal (AMS) design and analog layout.
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, analog circuit theory, and layout best practices.
• Experience with LVS, DRC, and post-layout simulation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Other Requirements (Nice to have):

• Experience in low-power or high-speed analog circuit design is a plus.
• Familiarity with advanced process nodes (e.g., 28nm, 16nm, or smaller) is advantageous.
• Prior exposure to automotive, IoT, or consumer electronics applications is desirable.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional team environment.