RF and mmWave IC Layout Engineer

Fi NOW; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fi NOW is seeking layout engineers specializing in custom IC layout for RF and mmWave circuits. The role emphasizes collaboration with design teams to develop high-quality layouts that optimize for performance and manufacturability.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, especially with Cadence and Calibre tools. The company values open communication, teamwork, and a strong commitment to personal development.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of IC layout experience.
• Hands-on experience with RF or mmWave custom layout.
• Strong familiarity with Cadence layout tools, Calibre verification tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality custom layouts for RF and mmWave IC blocks.
• Work closely with RFIC designers to optimize layout.
• Perform and support layout verification including DRC and LVS.

Skills

IC layout experience

RF or mmWave custom layout

Cadence layout tools

Calibre verification tools

Matching and parasitic-aware layout

Tools

Cadence

Calibre

Job description

Sivers Semiconductors is a leader in SatCom, 5G, 6G, Photonics, and Silicon Photonics that drives innovation in global communications and sensor technology.

Our business units, Photonics and Wireless, supply cutting‑edge, integrated chips and modules critical for high‑performance gigabit wireless and optical networks.

Catering to a broad spectrum of industries from telecommunication to aerospace, we fulfil the increasing demand for computational speed and AI application performance, replacing electric with optical connections for a more sustainable world.

Our wireless solutions are forging paths in advanced SatCom/5G/6G systems, while our photonics expertise is revolutionizing custom semiconductor photonic devices for optical networks and optical sensing, making us a trusted partner to Fortune 100 companies as well as emerging unicorns.

Role

We are looking for layout engineers with strong experience in custom IC layout for RF and mmWave circuits, who can work closely with design teams and contribute to high‑performance chip development from block layout through full‑chip integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop high‑quality custom layouts for RF and mm‑Wave IC blocks.
• Work closely with RFIC designers to optimize layout for performance, matching, parasitics, isolation, and manufacturability.
• Perform and support layout verification, including DRC, LVS, antenna checks, density checks, and parasitic extraction.
• Contribute to block‑level and top‑cell/full‑chip layout integration.

Qualifications & Experience

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of IC layout experience.
• Hands‑on experience with RF or mmWave custom layout.
• Strong familiarity with Cadence layout tools, Calibre verification tools for DRC/LVS/PEX flows.
• Strong understanding of matching, shielding, grounding, signal isolation, and parasitic‑aware layout.
• Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed design teams.

Preferred

• Familiarity with advanced SOI CMOS technologies.
• Experience with top‑cell integration.
• Demonstrated ability to help drive full‑chip layout closure.
• Experience supporting RF/mm‑Wave tapeouts from layout planning through final verification.

Personal Fit

• Open, pragmatic, team player.
• Willingness to support and challenge, and to be supported and challenged.
• An ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Disciplined, diligent and hard working with an eye for detail.
• Excellent telephone manner with proven verbal and written communication skills, demonstrable at all levels of a business.
• Enthusiastic, with a high degree of commitment to personal development, and a passion for achieving success.
• Result orientated with sense of urgency whilst quality conscious.
• Be willing to uphold company standards, act as a role model and take ownership.

Should you meet the qualifications for this role and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration [e-mail] .

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.