Senior Analog/RF IC Layout Engineer – FinFET & SerDes

Insight Global; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Analog/RF Layout Engineer to develop custom physical layouts for high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor designs in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on translating schematics into DRC/LVS-clean layouts while collaborating with circuit designers on floorplanning, device matching, and power optimization.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on Cadence Virtuoso, Virtuoso VXL, and Mentor Calibre experience, and a track record in advanced FinFET

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience or MS with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with custom analog and high-speed circuit layout including TX/RX, SerDes, PLL or similar IP.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Virtuoso VXL for custom IC layout.
• Experience with Mentor Calibre for DRC/LVS verification and physical sign-off.
• Layout experience with advanced FinFET process nodes.

Responsibilities

• Translate analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed circuit schematics into production-ready physical layouts.
• Own custom IP and top-level layouts from floorplanning through tape-out and sign-off.
• Perform precision device matching and critical-net routing for high-frequency performance.
• Partner with circuit designers on floorplanning, power/ground architecture, and parasitic optimization.
• Run DRC/LVS verification using Cadence and Calibre tools.
• Develop layouts on advanced FinFET nodes addressing geometry and physical-design constraints.
• Support top-level integration and silicon tape-out readiness.

Skills

Analog/layout design

High-speed circuit layout

Floorplanning & tape-out

Problem solving & cross-functional

Device matching & parasitics

Layout verification & sign-off

IP block integration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Virtuoso VXL

Mentor Calibre

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Analog/RF Layout Engineer to develop custom physical layouts for high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor designs in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on translating schematics into DRC/LVS-clean layouts while collaborating with circuit designers on floorplanning, device matching, and power optimization.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on Cadence Virtuoso, Virtuoso VXL, and Mentor Calibre experience, and a track record in advanced FinFET