[Hiring] Layout Automation Engineer @Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in RFIC, MMIC, RF module, or analog/mixed-signal layout, combined with an interest in advancing layout automation and design productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and optimizing complex high-frequency IC layouts, with practical understanding of RF layout considerations such as:

• Device placement
• Matching
• Routing
• Shielding
• Isolation
• Passive structures
• Parasitic effects
• Electromagnetic interactions

This role is primarily focused on RFIC/MMIC layout and physical design, while also providing opportunities to contribute to layout automation through Python, parameterized layout generation, and collaboration with software and automation engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical layouts for RF, microwave, and analog integrated circuits.
• Work closely with circuit designers to translate schematics into high-quality, manufacturable layouts.
• Apply RF/analog layout techniques including device matching, symmetry, shielding, grounding, isolation, and parasitic optimization.
• Layout active devices and passive structures such as transistors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transmission lines, and matching networks.
• Optimize layouts for electrical performance, area, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Perform and debug DRC, LVS, and other physical verification checks.
• Support layout iterations based on simulation, extraction, and design feedback.
• Use Python scripting to improve productivity and automate repetitive layout and design-flow tasks.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing layout workflows through automation.
• Collaborate with software and automation engineers to translate practical layout requirements into automated solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in RFIC, microwave, analog, or mixed-signal IC layout.
• Solid understanding of RF and analog layout techniques and physical design considerations.
• Experience with industry-standard IC layout and physical verification tools.
• Experience with DRC, LVS, and parasitic-aware layout.
• Ability to work closely with RF/analog circuit designers.
• Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MMIC/RFIC design and layout.
• Experience with technologies such as GaAs, GaN, SiGe, RF CMOS, or other RF semiconductor processes.
• Familiarity with Python-based scripting or layout workflow automation.
• Experience developing or working with reusable/parameterized layout structures.
• Interest in improving engineering productivity through automation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)