ASIC Layout Designer

Ralliant; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 103,500 - 191,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Tektronix in Boulder, CO seeks an ASIC Layout Design Engineer to drive high-performance RF analog layouts from cell to chip level. You will lead layout teams, optimize signal paths, and collaborate with design engineers to meet manufacturing and cost goals.

The role emphasizes broadband RF, mixed-signal expertise, and robust knowledge of PDKs across multiple processes, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and improve yield and test time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of RF/Analog/Mixed-Signal layout experience.
• Proficiency in broadband RF/high-speed layout and RF analog matching.
• Experience with PDKs and multiple foundry processes.
• Strong floor planning and signal path optimization skills.
• Exposure to electromigration, well-proximity, and diffusion effects.

Responsibilities

• Layout of cells, blocks, and chips in CMOS, BiCMOS, and Bipolar processes.
• Chip-level assembly, verification, and debugging.
• Plan and manage layout teams including contractors and teammates.
• Layout tool development and training.
• Troubleshoot layout software and PDKs.
• Manage project database and support top-down abstraction.

Skills

RF layout

Analog layout

Mixed-signal layout

Floor planning

Signal routing

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Calibre/Siemens tools

Questa

Aprisa

Solido

SVN

Python

Ruby

Shell scripting

P-Cell development

Allegro PCB Design

Job description

Overview

Tektronix is seeking a hard-working and dedicated ASIC Layout Design Engineer. We value inquisitive problem solvers who are motivated and driven. In this role, you will be responsible for block and chip-level layout of high-performance RF Analog ASICs, collaborating closely with design engineers and layout teams.Your mission: ensure outstanding product flow from development to mass production, meeting all manufacturing, quality, and cost goals. Once in production, your contributions to test time reduction, diagnostics, and yield improvement will be critical.Ready for your next challenge? Tektronix may be the place for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Layout of cells, blocks, and chips in CMOS, BiCMOS, and Bipolar processes
• Chip-level assembly, verification, and debugging
• Planning and managing layout teams, including contractors and teammates
• Layout tool development and training
• Troubleshooting layout software and PDKs
• Project database management
• Driving top-down abstraction and black-box methodology

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in RF/Analog/Mixed Signal layout design
• Proficient in broadband RF/high-speed layout, sensitive RF analog matching, and parasitic minimization
• Experience with PDKs and multiple foundry processes
• Skilled in efficient chip, block, and cell floor planning and signal path optimization
• Strong understanding of: Electromigration, Well-proximity and length-of-diffusion effects, Common-centroid matching, Differential pairs, Current mirrors
• Comfortable with arrays, mirrored, and quadrature layouts
• Expertise in RF, analog, and digital routing, physical verification, and database management
• Familiarity with layout of: DAC/ADC, Broadband amplifiers, VGAs, Regulators, VCOs, PLLs, dividers, Samplers, Bandgaps, Charge pumps, IO/ESD structures
• Strong understanding of RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamentals
• Technical Skills

CAD Tools

• Cadence Virtuoso Schematic L, Layout L and XL
• Physical Verification & Extraction: Cadence Assura, PVS, Pegasus, Siemens tool suits including Calibre, customIC, Solido, Aprisa and Questa
• Design Management: SVN, SOS, Synchronicity, IC Manage (or similar)
• Programming/Scripting:
• Skill, Python, Ruby, Shell scripting
• P-Cell development
• Bonus:
• Knowledge of Cadence Allegro PCB Design
• Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities
• Ability to mentor and collaborate across teams

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Tektronix

Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers.

We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law.

Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

• This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

• The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 103500.00-191900.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.