Senior Layout Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Layout Design Engineer
Location: Rijswijk, Netherlands
Industry: Semiconductor / Analog & Mixed-Signal IC Design
Employment Type: Permanent
Remote Work: Hybrid (collaboration across global design centres)

Introduction

A leading global semiconductor company is seeking a Senior Layout Design Engineer to join their CMOS team in the Netherlands. The successful candidate will lead top-level chip planning and contribute to layout development for CMOS and BiCMOS circuits, working closely with both local and international design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead top-level chip planning and execute block-level, sub-block, and custom layouts for CMOS and BiCMOS circuits
• Collaborate with remote design and layout teams across global time zones
• Perform schematic-driven layout with design constraints for high-performance, area-efficient designs
• Execute floor planning, power line planning, shielding, and device matching
• Perform DRC, LVS, and ERC verification using Cadence PVS or Mentor Calibre
• Contribute to chip-level integration, verification, and tape-out activities
• Support the development of layout standards and best practices across sites
• Mentor junior layout engineers and coordinate with offshore contractors
• Drive process improvements to ensure high-quality layout delivery

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 - 10 years of experience in analog and full-custom digital layout design
• Hands-on experience with TSMC 180nm, 65nm, and 22nm process technologies
• Proficient in Cadence Virtuoso layout environment
• Strong understanding of layout concepts such as parasitics, matching, crosstalk, EM, IR drop, latch-up, and isolation techniques
• Proven ability to meet area, power, and signal integrity constraints in complex designs
• Experience in chip-level planning and analog block integration
• Familiarity with design automation and productivity-enhancing scripting tools is a plus

Desired Attributes

• Detail-oriented, structured, and efficient in layout execution
• Track record of delivering high-quality work on time
• Self-driven, collaborative, and effective communicator
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment

If you are suited and interested - please send your updated CV and we can arrange a call. kelon@microtech-global.com