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Analogdevices

Lead Analog IC Layout Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$134K - $201K/yr

Lead Analog IC Layout Engineer About the ATE Group: The Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) organization ... As a Lead Designer, Layout, you hold a senior technical position working on our most complex layout ...

Analog Devices

Lead Analog IC Layout Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$134K - $201K/yr

Lead Analog IC Layout Engineer About the ATE Group: The Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) organization ... As a Lead Designer, Layout, you hold a senior technical position working on our most complex layout ...

Analog Devices

Principal IC Layout Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$159K - $239K/yr

Principal IC Layout Engineer About the ATE Group: The Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) organization ... As a Principal Designer, Layout, you are a recognized expert within ADI, working on uniquely ...

Analogdevices

Principal IC Layout Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$159K - $239K/yr

Principal IC Layout Engineer About the ATE Group: The Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) organization ... As a Principal Designer, Layout, you are a recognized expert within ADI, working on uniquely ...

Nvidia

OR · Hybrid

The role entails working collaboratively and multi-functionally with a multi-disciplinary team of Circuit designers and mask designers. * Perform physical layout for digital and mixed-signal ...

Qualcomm

Mask Layout Designer

San Diego, CA · On-site

QCT WAN RFIC design group is seeking an experienced Mask Layout Designer to fulfill both block and project lead level roles working in a very large team environment. Responsibilities will vary ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for ic layout mask designer in the United States is $41.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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IC Layout Mask Designers often face challenges such as managing complex design constraints, optimizing layouts for manufacturability, and ensuring strict adherence to foundry design rules. Balancing performance, area, and power requirements while coordinating closely with circuit and verification engineers can add to the complexity. Staying updated with evolving semiconductor processes and continually learning new layout techniques are also important aspects of the role. Despite these challenges, many designers find the work rewarding due to the impact their contributions have on innovative electronics products.

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To thrive as an IC Layout Mask Designer, you need a solid background in semiconductor physics, electronic circuit design, and proficiency with CAD tools such as Cadence Virtuoso or Mentor Graphics. Experience with industry-standard IC layout design and verification tools, as well as knowledge of relevant process design rules, is highly valued. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams are key soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and performance in complex integrated circuit designs.

What does an IC Layout Mask Designer do?

An IC Layout Mask Designer creates the physical design of integrated circuits (ICs) by translating circuit schematics into precise geometric patterns. These patterns are used to fabricate semiconductor chips via photolithography. The role involves ensuring circuit performance, optimizing layouts for electrical and manufacturability requirements, and working closely with design and fabrication teams. Proficiency in EDA tools, design rules, and CMOS technology is essential.

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Sr IC Layout Designer ( Onsite - Irvine CA)

Sr IC Layout Designer ( Onsite - Irvine CA)

Encore Semi, Inc.

Irvine, CA

$130K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

POSITION DETAILS:
You will be part of the Encore Semi design and circuit layout team, creating next generation products for commercial, civil and space missions. You will work as part of a team with the RFIC/Mixed Signal Designers and Layout Designers on chip layout and custom analog and RFIC IP blocks in technologies down to 3 nm.
Location:  100% on-site in Irvine CA
Full-time: Salary + Benefits + Bonuses / Contractor
Work Status: Must be US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Responsibilities:
Working with IC designers and chip leads to determine the chip and block floorplan, including strategies for power and ground distribution.
Performing layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitics in the layout.
Accurately estimating the schedule for the layout work and identifying areas of complexity that needs early investigation.
Performing DRC, ERC and LVS checks and resolving errors.
Key Qualifications:
  • Strong analog layout skills.
  • Expert-level knowledge with Cadence Virtuoso tool suite.
  • Expert-level knowledge with Mentor Graphics Calibre.
  • Strong experience in advanced node IC layout, must have experience in 7 nm (FinFET) or below.
  • The ideal candidate has experience with TSMC 3/4/5nm technology. 
  • Experience with layout of analog blocks ADC / DAC / PLLs.  
  • Experience with 112G SerDes layout a plus.
  • Understand layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $130,000 to $160,000, which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Full-Time 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
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Encore Semi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, ancestry, marital status, civil union status, medical condition, disability (mental and physical), military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.