Sr Manager, Layout Design

Job title: Sr Manager, Layout Design

About the Role The Sr Manager, Layout Design will lead the design of high-performance custom analog and mixed-signal layouts for integrated circuits, applying design rules and expert problem-solving to ensure layouts conform to engineering specifications. This role manages direct reports and layout teams and is on-site in Hillsboro, OR.

What You'll Do

• Completes work through use of CAD layout software
• Works closely with engineering to provide high quality layout in a timely manner
• Proficient in leading top-level layout and coordinating, scheduling, and advising project layout resources to resolve technical problems and meet project schedules
• Ability to do block level, macro level and top level; floor planning, assembly and verification utilizing best analog layout practices
• Experience working in multiple processes
• Ability to manage direct reports on a daily basis
• Ability to lead peers/teams on complex blocks and top level
• Coordinates with design lead on methods, procedures, and schedules of new assignments/projects
• Communicates regular status updates
• Takes on mentoring/leadership roles to promote high quality work of entire team
• Evaluates new tool/features and proactively shares knowledge with peers
• Creates presentations, training documents and project guidelines for layout and engineering peers
• Recommends/follows methodologies and operational policies
• In depth knowledge of project planning and budgets/managing contractors
• Other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of basic electrical properties and principals
• Strong familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso, Layout XL, Calibre, and Unix
• Recognizes common analog structures, process matching techniques and layout dependent effects
• Strong knowledge of Latchup prevention and ESD protection schemes
• Strong familiarity with P&R methods a plus
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
• Outstanding communication and verbal presentation skills
• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• 15+ years of layout experience with 5+ years as a layout manager
• An advanced degree may reduce the minimum experience required

Nice to Have

• P&R methods familiarity is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: USD 143,000 - 286,400 per year
• Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others
• Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock