Senior ASIC Physical Layout Engineer

Senior ASIC Physical Layout Engineer

Location: Lausanne Area / Western Switzerland (Flexible working culture)

Permanent Position

Are you an experienced Layout Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge mixed-signal ASICs that push the boundaries of ultra-low-power technology?

I'm currently supporting a highly respected Swiss technology organization in their search for a Senior ASIC Physical Layout Engineer to join an experienced multidisciplinary IC design team developing next-generation semiconductor solutions.

This is an opportunity to work somewhere that combines the technical challenges of advanced R&D with the stability and long-term vision of an established organization.

What you will be working on

• Lead top-level physical layout integration for advanced mixed-signal ASICs
• Drive floorplanning, chip finishing and physical verification through to successful tape-out
• Solve complex DRC/LVS/ERC challenges across advanced CMOS technologies
• Collaborate closely with Analog, RF, Digital and System Designers
• Contribute to ultra-low-power SoCs, imaging devices and advanced RF technologies
• Help shape physical design methodologies and layout best practices

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience delivering full-chip or top-level IC layout
• Expertise with Cadence Virtuoso (Virtuoso XL)
• Strong hands-on experience using Siemens Calibre (DRC/LVS/ERC)
• Experience with mixed-signal, Analog and/or RF ASICs
• Knowledge of advanced CMOS technologies
• Proven experience supporting successful tape-outs
• Experience resolving complex LVS issues and top-level integration is highly valued
• Strong English communication skills

Nice to have:

• Ultra-Low Power (ULP) design
• FinFET technologies
• Advanced process nodes
• ESD / Latch-up expertise$
• RF layout optimization

Why consider this opportunity?

• Work on genuinely innovative semiconductor technology
• Join an internationally recognized Swiss engineering organization
• Long-term permanent position
• Collaborative, highly technical environment
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to influence future IC development
• Relocation support available for suitable candidates