Job Title: Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal RF Layout Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)
Contract Duration: 6 months to 1 year
Experience Required: Minimum 8 years
Language: English
Responsibilities
Develop full-custom Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF layouts at both block and top levels.
Ensure layouts meet Analog/Mixed-Signal and RF design constraints.
Maintain layout quality: matching, symmetry, shielding, isolation, reliability.
Perform DRC/LVS/ERC and antenna checks; drive layout closure.
Collaborate closely with designers to resolve layout issues and meet project deadlines.
Mandatory Requirements
Tools & Platforms:
Cadence Virtuoso (XL/GXL)
Calibre (for verification)
PDKs with multi-patterning rules
Technology:
Experience with lower technology nodes, preferably 5nm or below
RF Layout Skills:
Handling high-frequency signals, guard rings, shielding, EM coupling
Layout of RF blocks: mixers, LNAs, VCOs, power amplifiers
Good to Have
Experience with: PLL, LNA, VGA, ADC, DAC, SerDes, Bandgap, LDO
Programming in SKILL (for automation)
Qualifications
B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E in ECE/EE
Experience: 8+ years in Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF layout design