SoC Layout​/EDA Designer

Job Title:

Staff SoC Layout/EDA Designer

Posting

Start Date:

10/27/26

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.

Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition

Job Description:

Summary

As Staff Layout Designer, you will work as part of a cross-functional, global team delivering System-on-Chip (SoC) products from concept to high volume production for the consumer, industrial, and automotive industries.

Responsibilities

• Work with analog/RF/mixed-signal design engineers and digital engineers to create/optimize layouts of complex blocks and chip-level SoC macros

• Work on continuous-improvement projects to automate/customize layout work flows through scripting and batch-mode operations

• Produce high quality analog/RF/mixed-signal macros using industry best practices for layout and physical verification

• Own block-level layout designs and top-level floor planning including full hierarchical verification/debug

• Lead, document, and communicate layout design flows and reviews efficientlyincludingthetape-out processandprojectdatabase management/archive

• Help manage/support layout contractors and mentor junior layout designers

• Collaborate withglobalteam engineers/designers to ensure designs are specification compliant and on time

• Work independently on complex tasks while stayingin syncwith team activities/plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

• 8+ years relevant industry work experience required

• Strongworkingskills with Cadence Virtuoso and PDK layout design tools (OA, CDL, GDS).

• Strong working skills with physical verification tools (Pegasus/Calibre) and flows(DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, LVL)

• Detailed experience with analog/RF/mixed-signal layoutindeep sub-micron, CMOS nodes (40nm and lower)

Desired

Skills:

• Understanding of LDE, ANT, ESD/LUP, NTN/TW/SOI isolation, matching, PnR parasitics,and EMIR concepts

• Knowledge of digital physical design flows and techniques (VHDL, Verilog, LEF, DEF)

• Knowledgeofscripting with Linux shell,Makefile,Modules,SKILL,TCL,Pythonand/orAI-LLM clients

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $108,700 -$226,800 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a 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. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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