Senior IO Layout Engineer

Senior IO Layout Engineer

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 5–10 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior IO Layout Engineer with strong hands-on experience in full-custom analog/mixed-signal and high-speed IO layout design across advanced semiconductor technology nodes. The ideal candidate should have expertise in FinFET technologies, advanced-node physical layout, parasitic optimization, and layout implementation for 2nm, 3nm, and 5nm process nodes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-custom IO layout development for high-speed and high-performance IO circuits.
• Execute transistor-level layout for analog, mixed-signal, and IO IP blocks.
• Drive layout implementation across advanced technology nodes (2nm, 3nm, 5nm FinFET).
• Implement critical layout techniques including matching, symmetry, shielding, guard rings, and noise isolation.
• Perform floorplanning, device placement, routing, and parasitic optimization.
• Ensure compliance with DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna, and density requirements.
• Work closely with Analog Design, IO Design, Circuit Design, and Physical Verification teams.
• Drive layout optimization for signal integrity, reliability, electromigration, and IR drop.
• Debug complex physical verification issues and drive layout closure.
• Contribute to layout methodologies and best practices for advanced-node technologies.

Required Technical Skills

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in custom IC / Analog / IO Layout.
• Strong experience in FinFET technology nodes – 5nm, 3nm, and/or 2nm.
• Expertise in full-custom layout for IO circuits and analog/mixed-signal IPs.
• Strong understanding of transistor-level layout, matching, symmetry, and parasitic effects.
• Hands-on experience with DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna checks, and physical verification.
• Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools:
• Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite
• Synopsys Custom Compiler
• Calibre DRC/LVS
• Strong understanding of advanced-node layout constraints, design rules, and foundry requirements.
• Experience in layout debugging, parasitic extraction, and physical verification closure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-speed IO interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, or SerDes.
• Exposure to advanced FinFET process technologies and complex IO architectures.
• Understanding of ESD protection, latch-up prevention, and reliability constraints.
• Experience working with global semiconductor / product engineering teams.