Sr IC Digital Layout Designer

Encore Semi • Redmond, WA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Digital Layout Designer to join a cutting-edge engineering team focused on delivering high-performance, silicon-based solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for the physical layout design of complex digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits, ensuring optimal performance, manufacturability, and compliance with advanced process technology nodes. You will collaborate closely with circuit designers, verification engineers, and process integration teams to translate schematic designs into high-quality, production-ready layout implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in digital IC layout design in advanced technology nodes.
• Strong expertise in industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys tools, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of CMOS process technology and physical design principles.
• Proven experience with DRC/LVS closure and debugging complex layout issues.
• Strong knowledge of parasitic effects, timing considerations, and signal integrity.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary semiconductor design teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FinFET or sub-10nm technology nodes.
• Exposure to low-power design techniques and high-speed digital circuits.
• Familiarity with layout automation scripting (Skill, Python, TCL, or similar).
• Experience supporting multiple tape-outs in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute full-chip and block-level physical layout for advanced digital and mixed-signal IC designs.
• Work with circuit designers to interpret schematics and ensure accurate layout implementation.
• Perform floorplanning, placement, routing, and optimization for performance, area, and power efficiency.
• Ensure strict adherence to design rules (DRC), layout vs schematic (LVS), and electrical rule checks (ERC).
• Collaborate with verification teams to debug and resolve layout-related issues.
• Optimize layouts for signal integrity, timing closure, and manufacturability.
• Support tape-out activities and coordinate with foundries on layout-related requirements.
• Contribute to layout methodology improvements and automation initiatives.
• Mentor junior layout designers and provide technical guidance as needed.

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO per calendar year
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 401k - Traditional & Roth
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior