Senior Mask Layout Designer — Submicron CMOS & Cadence Expert

Quest Global; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer for an on-site role in Santa Clara, CA. You will collaborate with circuit and mask designers to execute physical layout for digital and mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS processes, using Cadence tools.

The role requires 5+ years in layout design, strong knowledge of analog layout, and experience with DRC/LVS tools. Leadership and mentoring of junior designers are valued as part of this growing team.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on layout design experience.
• Deep understanding of analog layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies; Cadence tools experience (Virtuoso).
• Experience running and debugging DRC/LVS with Dracula, Hercules, Calibre.
• Leadership experience mentoring junior mask designers and implementing standard processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with circuit designers and mask designers across disciplines.
• Perform physical layout for digital and mixed-signal functions in sub-micron CMOS using Cadence tools.
• Work with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to integrate designs into VLSI products.
• Floor planning, custom layout, and verification against rules and schematics.
• Handle fill, post-processing, DRC mitigation, and foundry interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Scripting

Layout automation

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Dracula

Hercules

Calibre

Job description

Quest Global is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer for an on-site role in Santa Clara, CA. You will collaborate with circuit and mask designers to execute physical layout for digital and mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS processes, using Cadence tools.

The role requires 5+ years in layout design, strong knowledge of analog layout, and experience with DRC/LVS tools. Leadership and mentoring of junior designers are valued as part of this growing team.