Analog IC Layout Engineer - Hsinchu, Taiwan
Originally posted 9 September 2026 by the employer — open 1 day.
This role focuses on Automotive Power Solutions (APS).
About the role
This role involves the physical implementation of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits from block-level development through product integration. This role is within the Central Layout Group, which serves the Power & Energy Business Line and focuses on Automotive Power Solutions (APS).
What you'll do
- Develop Analog and Mixed-Signal layout blocks from schematic to tape-out.
- Support floorplanning and physical implementation activities.
- Optimize layouts for performance, matching, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Execute DRC, LVS, ERC, and physical verification activities.
- Support parasitic extraction and post-layout analysis.
- Participate in design reviews and sign-off activities.
What you'll need
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics.
- Knowledge of Analog IC Layout methodologies.
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout environment.
- Understanding of DRC/LVS verification concepts.
- Familiarity with Linux working environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural and international teams.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Nice to have
- Experience with Calibre, PVS or equivalent verification tools.
- Knowledge of CMOS, BCD or High Voltage technologies.
- Knowledge of Analog Mixed-Signal integrated circuits.
- Basic scripting skills (SKILL, Python, TCL or Shell).
- Experience in automotive semiconductor development.
- Interest in layout automation and methodology improvements.
This role has been open 1 day — well below the 66-day median for Analog IC Design roles.
Analog IC Design · Analog Design
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Open roles in category
259
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Median days open
66 d
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Median salary
$156k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | NXP Semiconductors | All employers we track in this specialty (259 roles · 46 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 15 | 259 |
| Open roles in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family | 35 | 1317 · 100 employers |
| Median days open | 65 d | 66 d (−1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $156k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 33 open roles · median 45 d
- Texas Instruments · 30 open roles · median 111 d
- NXP Semiconductors (this employer) · 15 open roles · median 65 d
- Renesas Electronics · 14 open roles · median 53 d
- onsemi · 13 open roles · median 111 d
- Semtech · 11 open roles · median 83 d
How we counted: 259 open Analog IC Design (Analog Design) roles from 46 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 10 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family row. Figures refresh nightly.