IC Layout Design Manager

At Cirrus Logic, mixed-signal engineering drives our company. We develop high-performance, low-power signal processing solutions in audio, voice, and haptics, delivering innovative end-user experiences and solving difficult challenges for new generations of mobile and consumer devices. While breaking the innovation barrier, we’ve also built an award-winning company culture thanks to our extraordinary workforce, ongoing efforts to champion and promote diversity, and our workplace principles of equality and fairness. Do you enjoy working alongside the industry's top engineers and solving sophisticated challenges for the world's leading consumer brands? Join our team and help us continue making this an exceptional workplace!

You will be responsible for performing IC layout design and leading a small team of layout designers supporting next generation mixed signal CMOS IC's. This position is responsible for providing leadership of block and chip level layout activities and coordinating layout resources for multiple projects to ensure timely, error free chip tapeouts. Serve as the primary interface to design engineering groups, CAD tools support and CAD systems support groups and maintain close working relationships with internal customers.

Responsibilities:

• Understand development requirements and develop schedules with project managers and layout leads
• Work with analog leads on block & chip level layout
• Perform hands-on layout tasks as required
• Improve productivity, drive layout consistency & adoption of layout methodologies
• Collaborate with design managers, project managers and design engineers
• Resource allocation & tracking
• Schedule layout reviews
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate degree in IC Layout or related field and proven industry experience.
• Previous experience in a Layout Manager or Layout Supervisor role supporting mixed signal, CMOS based products
• Deep understanding of layout tools including Virtuoso, Calibre Physical Verification & OA environment
• Expert-level knowledge of Cadence, Calibre LVS, ERC and DRC.
• Consistent track record of leading IC Layout efforts and history of on time delivery.
  
  

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology
  
  

This position is based in our Newbury office, UK

This is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas and points of view are respected and valued. Our aim is to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status or disability.