Analog Layout Design Engineer - Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia
Analog & Mixed-Signal Design
Originally posted 1 July 2026 by the employer — open 71 days.
About the role
This role involves leading the FPGA physical design and layout of complex digital, analog, and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs).
What you'll do
- Lead and execute layout design of digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits.
- Collaborate with circuit designers to understand requirements, constraints, and performance targets.
- Perform floorplanning, placement, and routing while optimizing for area, performance, and manufacturability.
- Conduct thorough physical verification such as DRC, LVS, ERC including RV.
- Drive design reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior layout engineers.
- Interface with foundry partners to ensure compliance with process design rules and manufacturing best practices.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal IC layout design.
- Expert proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics).
- Deep understanding of transistor level and analog circuit topologies and their layout sensitivities (matching, parasitics, noise, shielding).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice to have
- Experience mentoring and leading layout teams.
Skills: Analog Layout Design, FPGA physical design, DRC, LVS, Cadence Virtuoso, physical verification
Market context
This role has been open 175 days — well above 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, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Altera | All employers we track in this specialty (259 roles · 46 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in category | 7 | 259 |
| Median days open | 100 d | 66 d (+34 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $156k |
Skills observed across this category: Analog Layout Design, FPGA physical design, DRC, LVS, Cadence Virtuoso, physical verification
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 33 open roles · median 45 d
- Texas Instruments · 30 open roles · median 111 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 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. Figures refresh nightly.