Layout Automation Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Calabasas, CA

About The Position

Keysight is seeking an R&D Engineer with hands-on experience in RFIC, MMIC, RF module, or analog/mixed-signal layout and an interest in advancing layout automation and design productivity. The role focuses primarily on RFIC/MMIC layout and physical design, with opportunities to contribute to automation using Python, parameterized layout generation, and collaboration with software and automation engineers. The engineer will develop complex high-frequency IC layouts and apply practical RF layout knowledge covering device placement, matching, routing, shielding, isolation, passive structures, parasitic effects, and electromagnetic interactions.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience in RFIC, microwave, analog, or mixed-signal IC layout.
Solid understanding of RF and analog layout techniques and physical design considerations.
Experience with industry-standard IC layout and physical verification tools.
Experience with DRC, LVS, and parasitic-aware layout.
Ability to work closely with RF/analog circuit designers.
Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MMIC/RFIC design and layout.
Experience with technologies such as GaAs, GaN, SiGe, RF CMOS, or other RF semiconductor processes.
Familiarity with Python-based scripting or layout workflow automation.
Experience developing or working with reusable/parameterized layout structures.
Interest in improving engineering productivity through automation.

Responsibilities

Develop physical layouts for RF, microwave, and analog integrated circuits.
Work with circuit designers to translate schematics into high-quality, manufacturable layouts.
Apply RF/analog layout techniques, including device matching, symmetry, shielding, grounding, isolation, and parasitic optimization.
Layout active devices and passive structures, including transistors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transmission lines, and matching networks.
Optimize layouts for electrical performance, area, manufacturability, and reliability.
Perform and debug DRC, LVS, and other physical verification checks.
Support layout iterations based on simulation, extraction, and design feedback.
Use Python scripting to improve productivity and automate repetitive layout and design-flow tasks.
Identify opportunities to improve existing layout workflows through automation.
Collaborate with software and automation engineers to translate practical layout requirements into automated solutions.