Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer (YQ) - Austin, Texas, United States
Originally posted 23 July 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Work closely with design engineering to complete the layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor Calibre tools.
What you'll do
- Design analog and mixed-signal layouts while solving layout design issues. - Work with circuit engineers to generate topological layouts to ensure optimal circuit performance. - Plan and integrate layouts, including routing at the block level and chip top-level using assisted or automated tools. - Apply device matching and signal conditioning/protection techniques. - Perform floorplanning activities with block assembly and block-level routing. - Execute LVS troubleshooting and debug.
What you'll need
- Associate's Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization or related program and IC layout experience. - Ability to layout analog circuitry in a size- and time-constrained environment. - Understanding of layout techniques including common centroid, matching, isolation, shielding, and the use of dummy devices. - Solid understanding of ESD, latch-up, STI, WPE, electro-migration, IR drop, cross-coupling capacitance, DFM, and antenna effect. - Proficiency in floorplanning activities with block assembly and block-level routing. - LVS troubleshooting and debug skills.
Nice to have
- BS degree in Electronics Engineering or related program. - Experience with multiple IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs. - Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for improved efficiency and automation of layout tasks. - Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamentals.
Skills: mixed-signal CMOS, Cadence Virtuoso, layout, device matching, ESD
This role has been open 88 days — well above the 74-day median for Analog IC Design roles.
Analog IC Design · Analog Design
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Open roles in category
312
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Median days open
74 d
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Median salary
$148k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Cirrus Logic | All employers we track in this specialty (312 roles · 52 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 12 | 312 |
| Open roles in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family | 24 | 1416 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 128 d | 74 d (+54 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $148k |
Skills observed across this category: mixed-signal CMOS, Cadence Virtuoso, layout, device matching, ESD
Who's hiring in this category
- Texas Instruments · 38 open roles · median 78 d
- Micron Technology · 26 open roles · median 83 d
- Analog Devices · 25 open roles · median 27 d
- Renesas Electronics · 22 open roles · median 34 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 19 open roles · median 82 d
- onsemi · 15 open roles · median 125 d
How we counted: 312 open Analog IC Design (Analog Design) roles from 52 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 19 Oct 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.