Staff Layout Engineer

Xinyx Design Consultancy & Services, Inc.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Xinyx Design Consultancy & Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff AMS Layout Engineer / AMS Layout Lead to drive analog and mixed-signal layout projects. You will execute hands-on layout work, guide engineers, and liaise with circuit designers to ensure quality and timely tapeouts.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid foundation in AMS layout methods, and the ability to manage tasks, risks, and dependencies across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC layout.
• Hands-on AMS layout implementation and physical verification closure.
• Experience leading or coordinating layout activities within a project team.
• Ability to interface with circuit designers, leads, stakeholders, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on analog and mixed-signal IC layout implementation.
• Execute floorplanning, placement, routing, shielding, and parasitic-aware optimization.
• Support layout verification and closure, including DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna, density, and PEX checks.
• Lead ECO implementation, reviews, documentation, handoff, and tapeout preparation.
• Coordinate project tasks, track milestones, and provide status updates.

Skills

Analog IC layout

Mixed-signal layout

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

DRC/LVS/ERC checks

Antenna checks

PEX checks

Job description

Job Description:

The Staff AMS Layout Engineer / AMS Layout Lead is responsible for the execution, coordination, and technical leadership of analog and mixed-signal layout activities. The role requires strong hands-on layout capability while also serving as the technical lead and point of contact for assigned layout projects. The position is accountable for delivering high-quality AMS layout work, guiding layout engineers, coordinating project tasks, tracking progress and risks, and supporting layout closure from floorplanning through physical verification and tapeout preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on analog and mixed-signal IC layout implementation.
• Execute layout floorplanning, device placement, routing, shielding, matching, isolation, and parasitic-aware optimization.
• Implement layout techniques for precision analog and mixed-signal circuits, including common-centroid layout, symmetry, guard rings, substrate isolation, sensitive signal routing, and power/ground planning.
• Work closely with circuit designers to understand design intent, critical nets, matching requirements, layout constraints, and performance sensitivities.
• Support layout verification and closure, including DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna, density, and PEX-related checks.
• Support ECO implementation, layout reviews, integration, documentation, handoff, and tapeout preparation.

Technical Leadership

• Lead and guide layout engineers assigned to the project.
• Assign and coordinate layout tasks based on project priorities, complexity, schedule, and engineer capability.
• Review layout work for quality, completeness, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Mentor junior and intermediate layout engineers on AMS layout techniques, verification debug, and layout best practices.
• Promote proper layout discipline, documentation, version control, and handoff practices.

Project Coordination And POC Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary AMS layout point of contact for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with design, CAD/EDA, verification, physical implementation, project management, and client teams as required.
• Track layout progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, blockers, and deliverables.
• Provide clear project updates, including status, issues, schedule impact, and recovery actions.
• Identify and escalation technical or schedule risks in a timely manner.
• Ensure that layout deliverables are completed according to agreed quality, timeline, and project requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC layout.
• Strong hands-on experience in AMS layout implementation and physical verification closure.
• Experience leading or coordinating layout activities within a project team.
• Solid understanding of analog and mixed-signal layout fundamentals, including:
• Device matching and symmetry
• Common-centroid layout techniques
• Guard rings and substrate isolation
• Parasitic-aware routing
• Noise-sensitive signal routing
• Power and ground planning
• Latch-up prevention
• Mixed-signal boundary considerations
• Experience with DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna, density, and PEX debug and closure.
• Ability to interface effectively with circuit designers, technical leads, project stakeholders, and clients.
• Strong ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead project execution while remaining hands-on as an individual contributor.

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