Principal Designer, Layout

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more atwww.analog.com and onLinkedIn andTwitter (X).

          

Principal Designer, Layout

Analog Devices’ Aerospace, Defense, and Communications (ADC) business is at the forefront of innovation in Data-Converters, RF, and MEMS technologies. We’re launching a dedicated Layout engineering team in Valencia and are seeking talented layout engineers ready to shape the future of aerospace and communications.

As a founding member of our Valencia Layout team, you’ll:

• Collaborate with world-class engineers to solve impactful challenges in layout design for autonomous vehicles, drones, communications infrastructure, and more.
• Play a leading role in establishing and growing a high-performing Layout team, working on projects that redefine what’s possible in both defense and commercial markets.
• Enjoy a culture that values aligned goals, work-life balance, continuous learning, and shared rewards.
• See your ideas and technical expertise become reality in an environment that’s both intellectually challenging and supportive.

At ADI, we invest in your growth because we believe empowered, innovative teams are the engine of our success. If you’re excited to help launch our Layout capability in Valencia, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role
As a Principal Designer, Layout, you are a recognized expert within ADI, working on uniquely significant and complex layout challenges that have strategic importance to the organization. You provide highly creative solutions, drive innovation, and serve as a technical authority while developing and mentoring others across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical design lead of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, RF, and digital products and subsystems, including ADCs, DACs, PLLs, SERDES, transceivers. 
• Develop and integrate complex chip, subsystems in advanced CMOS FinFET technologies (16nm and below) 
• Drive floorplan development at block, subsystem, and full-chip levels for designs of significant size and complexity. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including DFT, clock, timing, power integrity, RTL, packaging, and analog designers—to ensure seamless integration and successful design closure. 
• Define, implement, and continuously improve design methodologies, best practices, and automation workflows; promote knowledge sharing across teams. 
• Lead physical verification processes including DRC, LVS, ERC, density checks, extraction, EM/IR analysis, and final signoff for tapeout. 
• Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality design milestones. 
• Mentor and lead engineering and layout teams, fostering technical growth and ensuring project success 

Must Have Skills

• Technical Authority: Recognized technical expertise with influence throughout the organization and industry
• Industry-Leading Expertise: Industry-leading expertise in IC layout, architecture design, and process optimization
• Market Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of competitive markets and emerging technologies
• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated leadership in promoting teamwork and organizational effectiveness
• Strategic Influence: Ability to influence at senior levels and shape organizational direction
• Innovation Leadership: Capability to drive innovation that creates competitive advantage for ADI

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Why You’ll Love Working at ADI
At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on the world.
Your expertise will shape the future of technology, and you’ll be supported by a culture that values continuous advancement and professional growth. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

          

Required Travel: No

          

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days