Senior Manager, Layout

About the role

Analog Devices is hiring a Senior Manager, Layout for its Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) group in Limerick. The ATE organization delivers high-performance solutions for production testing of advanced electrical and electronic systems, from high-speed microprocessors to high-voltage EV battery modules. As Senior Manager, Layout you will manage and lead a team of local layout engineers, solve complex layout challenges, drive innovation and act as a technical authority while mentoring others.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team of layout engineers in advanced CMOS FinFET technologies (16nm and below) on complex integrated subsystems and solutions.
• Act as physical design lead for high-speed, high-performance analog, mixed-signal and digital products and subsystems, including ADCs, DACs, PLLs, transceivers and receivers.
• Drive floorplan development at block, subsystem and full-chip levels for large and complex designs.
• Work with cross-functional teams (DFT, clock, timing, power integrity, RTL, packaging and analog designers) to ensure seamless integration and successful design closure.
• Define, implement and improve design methodologies, best practices and automation workflows, and promote knowledge sharing.
• Lead physical verification including DRC, LVS, ERC, density checks, extraction, EM/IR analysis and final signoff for tapeout.
• Develop project schedules, monitor progress and deliver high-quality design milestones on time.
• Mentor and lead layout teams, fostering technical growth and project success.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of full custom IC layout experience.
• Recognized technical expertise with influence throughout the organization and industry.
• Demonstrated leadership in teamwork and organizational effectiveness.

Required skills

• Expertise in IC layout, architecture design and process optimization.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, including strong VXL expertise.
• Deep understanding of LVS, DRC, antenna checks and verification/debug methodologies.

The role requires travel about 10% of the time and is a day shift. Positions involving access to technical data may require export licensing review; Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer.