Analog/RF IC Layout Design Engineer.

Keysight Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 117,530 - 195,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced Analog Layout Engineer in Santa Clara, California. This role involves supporting ASIC/MMIC design by laying out custom BiCMOS and CMOS ICs. Candidates should have at least 7 years of layout experience, and a strong knowledge of Cadence tools is essential.

The position offers a salary ranging from $117,530 to $195,880 and includes various benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of custom Analog IC Layout experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Cadence layout tools including full-chip DRC.
• Familiarity with analog design in sub-micron BiCMOS technology.

Responsibilities

• Create transistor level layout views from schematics.
• Complete Design Rule Checking (DRC) and Layout-vs-Schematic (LVS) verifications.
• Coordinate layout activities with other engineers.

Skills

Custom Analog IC Layout

Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL

Teamwork and Collaboration

Communication Skills

Version Control Systems

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Calibre DRC / LVS

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Keysight Technologies has been and will continue to be the world’s premier measurement company. Keysight Technologies has an opening for an Analog Layout Engineer in its ASIC/MMIC Design Center in Colorado Springs.

This specific position is to support a team of ASIC/MMIC designers by laying out full custom BiCMOS, CMOS, and bipolar (e.g., InP/GaAs) ICs for leading‑edge test and measurement products. Through close collaboration with IC designers and experts in IC technologies and IC design tools, you’ll help create breakthrough components for new Keysight products. The position also requires tools and CAD knowledge to develop methodologies and automation to increase productivity and effectiveness.

Job Aspects include:

• Creating transistor level layout views from schematics, spanning from cell‑level up through top‑level and full‑chip assembly
• Completing Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout‑vs‑Schematic (LVS), Antenna Checks, and maintaining Layout XL compliance
• Placing device primitives using best practices for thermal and device matching, like common centroid, dummy matching, RF symmetry, interdigitation, etc.
• Soliciting IC designers for advice and feedback on critical circuit nodes, matching requirements, current density requirements, and other critical parameters for circuit success
• Knowledge of electro‑migration (EMIR) and how to best prevent and correct its effects
• Understanding of metal density requirements and proper ways to address this type of DRC error
• Assisting the design team with IC floorplanning, creating grid cells and other custom layouts
• Coordinating layout activities with other layout engineers and contractors

Complete chip level sign‑off verifications

Qualifications

Must have qualifications:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, or applicable degree and/or relevant experience
• 7+ years of experience with custom Analog IC Layout experience
• 5+ years of experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL tools including cell level design and top‑level verification tasks including full‑chip DRC, LVS and metal density/slot rules
• Familiarity with analog design in modern sub‑micron BiCMOS (130 nm and smaller)
• Knowledge of device matching, common centroid practices, parasitic effects, and other techniques for guaranteeing quality results
• Ability to work on multiple cell designs in parallel in a dynamic environment
• Experience with Version Control systems (e.g., SVN, Cliosoft/SOS)
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills as you will work directly with IC design engineers and other layout designers

Additional skills that are nice to have:

• Basic understanding of simple electrical circuits
• Experience with Mentor Calibre DRC / LVS and similar EDA tools
• Layout experience specifically for high‑frequency (20+ GHz) bipolar signal path ICs
• Linux fundamental knowledge
• SKILL programming or other scripting experience
• OCEAN experience

ITAR statement

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export‑controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export‑controlled items. Employment in this position for non‑U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Visa sponsorship

We are unable to support visa sponsorship for this position.

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Salary Range

Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

MIN $117,530.00 – MAX $195,880.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

Benefits

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Restricted Stock Units