Analog Layout Design Engineer

Altera; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking an experienced Analog Layout Design Engineer to lead the FPGA physical design and layout of complex digital, analog and mixed-signal ICs in Penang, Malaysia.

You will collaborate with circuit designers, plan layout schedules, perform floorplanning, routing, and physical verification (DRC, LVS, ERC). Mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with foundries are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal IC layout design.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and Mentor Graphics.
• Deep understanding of transistor-level layout sensitivities (matching, parasitics, noise).

Responsibilities

• Lead layout design of digital, analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to meet requirements and performance targets.
• Plan layout schedules, resources and deliverables for projects.
• Perform floorplanning, placement and routing optimizing area and performance.
• Conduct DRC, LVS, ERC checks including RV verification.
• Mentor junior layout engineers and drive design reviews.
• Interface with foundries to ensure DRC compliance and best practices.
• Document layout methodology and maintain guidelines.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal layout

FPGA layout

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled Analog Layout Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the FPGA physical design and layout of complex digital, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute layout design of digital. analog and mixed-signal circuit.
• Collaborate closely with circuit designers to understand requirements, constraints, and performance targets.
• Plan and manage layout schedules, resources, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Perform floorplanning, placement, and routing while optimizing for area, performance, and manufacturability.
• Conduct thorough physical verification such as DRC, LVS, ERC including RV.
• Drive design reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior layout engineers.
• Interface with foundry partners to ensure compliance with process design rules and manufacturing best practices.
• Document design methodology and maintain layout guidelines for future projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal IC layout design.
• Expert proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics).
• Deep understanding of transistor level and analog circuit topologies and their layout sensitivities (matching, parasitics, noise, shielding, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience mentoring and leading layout teams is a plus.

Job Type

Regular Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia) Primary Location: Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

About Altera

About Altera Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.