Senior Staff Engineer

TG Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outpatient: Unlimited at panel clinics

Toll Subsidy RM150

Variable Bonus

Job summary

TG Malaysia in Penang is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer – Analog Layout (RF) to lead RF layout efforts, collaborate with RF circuit designers, and drive layout productivity. The role requires hands-on experience in RF/Analog layout from scratch, submicron CMOS tech, and use of Cadence Virtuoso-VXL and Mentor Calibre.

Hybrid work arrangement, basic salary up to RM15,000 plus benefits and allowances, with opportunities to mentor juniors and influence project schedules.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of RF Layout/ RF Analog Layout experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in RF/Analog Layout from scratch.
• Experience with IR Drop / EM Analysis.
• Deep understanding of RF/Analog layout in submicron CMOS technologies.
• Experience with RF Transmitter/Receiver and PLL subsystems layout and verification.
• Strong knowledge of matching, parasitic reduction, ESD and DFM.
• Lead IP Layouts and drive layout productivity improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RF circuit designers to iterate layouts and meet performance.
• Perform layout and verification using Cadence Virtuoso-VXL and Mentor Calibre.
• Lead RF layout design including floor planning, routing, and violations resolution.
• Lead RF layout projects and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Conduct layout design reviews with RF circuit designers.
• Plan project schedules and assign tasks to team members.
• Guide junior engineers to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

RF Layout

RF Analog Layout

VLSI exposure

IP Layouts

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering / Microelectronics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso-VXL

Mentor Calibre

Job description

SENIOR STAFF ENGINEER – ANALOG LAYOUT (RF)

Basic Salary: Up to RM15,000 + Benefits & Allowances

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with RF circuit designers to iterate circuit layouts and achieve required performance.
• Perform critical circuit block, subsystem and top-level layout and verification using Cadence Virtuoso-VXL & Mentor Calibre and RF/Analog layout techniques.
• Participate in RF circuit layout (block/IP/chip), including floor planning from scratch, routing, layout verification and resolving violations.
• Lead/co-lead RF layout design while working closely with cross-functional team leaders.
• Conduct thorough layout design reviews internally and externally with RF circuit designers.
• Plan overall project schedules and distribute tasks to project team members.
• Guide and coach junior engineers to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering / Microelectronics with VLSI exposure, or equivalent.
• 8–15 years of experience in RF Layout / RF Analog Layout.
• Strong hands‑on experience in RF/Analog Layout from scratch and implementation of RF/Analog layout techniques.
• Experience with IR Drop / EM Analysis.
• Deep understanding of RF/Analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies.
• Experience in layout design and verification of high‑performance RF Transmitter, Receiver and PLL subsystems.
• Strong knowledge of matching, parasitic reduction, ESD and DFM.
• Strong expertise in leading one or more IP Layouts.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills in RF/Analog layout.
• Ability to drive ideas towards implementation for layout productivity, quality and methodology improvement.
• Ability to work effectively as a strong team player and participate in cross‑functional activities.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and communication skills with a strong sense of initiative.

BENEFITS

• Outpatient: Unlimited at panel clinics only

FIXED ALLOWANCES

• Toll Subsidy: RM150 — applicable if candidate stays on the mainland

BONUS

• Variable Bonus applicable

Key requirement: Strong hands‑on experience with Cadence Virtuoso-VXL, Mentor Calibre and RF/Analog Layout is essential.