Sr. Principal Layout Designer
$114,400–$220,200 year
On-site · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Senior-level layout design role focusing on analog ICs for wireless/communications products. Responsible for layout of analog integrated circuits using Cadence Design tools and Calibre verification, collaborating with design engineers across domestic and international teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing project schedules. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), 8+ years of IC layout experience, expertise with CMOS processes, and proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and SkillCAD. Base pay ranges from USD 114,400 to 220,200 per year, with location-based variations in the U.S. The Cedar Rapids, IA design center is highlighted as the primary location, with remote interfacing across multiple time zones and no explicit relocation details provided.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in the layout of integrated circuits including the ability to place and route active and passive devices
- Ability to plan the placement of major circuit components in an overall physical design
- Good understanding of semiconductor processes and structures, like CMOS FETs, capacitors, resistors etc.
- Provide good experience and competency using Cadence Virtuoso and SkillCAD tools
- Proven ability to interpret DRC, ERC, LVS, ANTENNA using the Calibre verification tool and to read electrical schematics and netlists
- Top level integration experience is also preferred
- Previous experience in the preparation of layout data for release to foundry a plus
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