Staff SoC Layout/EDA Designer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Staff SoC Layout/EDA Designer to join a global, cross-functional team delivering System-on-Chip products from concept to high-volume production for consumer, industrial, and automotive markets.

The role requires collaborating with analog/RF/mixed-signal and digital engineers to optimize complex block and macro layouts, and to advance layout automation through scripting and batch processing. Strong CAD/verification tool experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• Strong working skills with Cadence Virtuoso and PDK layout design tools (OA, CDL, GDS).
• Strong working skills with physical verification tools (Pegasus/Calibre) and flows (DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, LVL).
• Detailed experience with analog/RF/mixed-signal layout in deep sub-micron CMOS nodes (40nm and lower).

Responsibilities

• Work with analog/RF/mixed-signal and digital engineers to create/optimize layouts of complex blocks and SoC macros.
• Automate layout workflows through scripting and batch-mode operations.
• Produce high-quality analog/RF/mixed-signal macros using industry best practices for layout and verification.
• Own block-level layout designs and top-level floor planning with full hierarchical verification/debug.
• Lead, document, and communicate layout design flows and reviews including tape-out and project database management/archive.
• Help manage/layout contractors and mentor junior layout designers.
• Collaborate with global engineers to ensure designs are spec compliant and on time.
• Work independently on complex tasks while staying in sync with team plans.

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso

PDK layout tools

Calibre DRC/LVS

Analog/Mixed-signal layout

Digital physical design

Scripting: Python/TCL

Linux shell

AI-LLM integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Calibre

GDSII/PDK

Verilog

VHDL

Python

TCL

Job description

Job Title: Staff SoC Layout/EDA Designer

Posting Start Date: 10/27/26

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID:78902

Job Description:

Description

Summary

As Staff Layout Designer, you will work as part of a cross-functional, global team delivering System-on-Chip (SoC) products from concept to high volume production for the consumer, industrial, and automotive industries.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Work with analog/RF/mixed-signal design engineers and digital engineers to create/optimize layouts of complex blocks and chip-level SoC macros

• Work on continuous-improvement projects to automate/customize layout work flows through scripting and batch-mode operations

• Producehigh qualityanalog/RF/mixed-signal macros using industry best practices for layout and physical verification

• Own block-levellayout designsand top-level floor planning includingfull hierarchicalverification/debug

• Lead, document, and communicate layout design flows and reviews efficientlyincludingthetape-out processandprojectdatabase management/archive

• Help manage/support layout contractors and mentor junior layout designers

• Collaborate withglobalteam engineers/designers to ensure designs are specification compliant and on time

• Work independently on complex tasks while stayingin syncwith team activities/plan

Required Experience and Skills

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

• 8+ years relevant industry work experience required

• Strongworkingskills with Cadence Virtuosoand PDK layout design tools (OA, CDL, GDS).

• Strong working skills with physical verification tools (Pegasus/Calibre)and flows(DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, LVL)

• Detailed experiencewith analog/RF/mixed-signal layoutindeep sub-micron, CMOS nodes (40nm and lower)

Desired Experience and Skills

Desired Skills:

• Understandingof LDE, ANT, ESD/LUP, NTN/TW/SOI isolation, matching, PnR parasitics,and EMIR concepts

• Knowledge of digital physical design flows and techniques (VHDL, Verilog, LEF, DEF)

• Knowledgeofscripting with Linux shell,Makefile,Modules,SKILL,TCL,Pythonand/orAI-LLM clients

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$108,700 -$226,800 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].