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Sr IC Layout Designer ( Onsite - Irvine CA)

Encore Semi, Inc.
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
POSITION DETAILS:
You will be part of the Encore Semi design and circuit layout team, creating next generation products for commercial, civil and space missions. You will work as part of a team with the RFIC/Mixed Signal Designers and Layout Designers on chip layout and custom analog and RFIC IP blocks in technologies down to 3 nm.

Location:  100% on-site in Irvine CA
Full-time: Salary Benefits Bonuses / Contractor
Work Status: Must be US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities:
Working with IC designers and chip leads to determine the chip and block floorplan, including strategies for power and ground distribution.
Performing layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitics in the layout.
Accurately estimating the schedule for the layout work and identifying areas of complexity that needs early investigation.
Performing DRC, ERC and LVS checks and resolving errors.

Key Qualifications:
  • Strong analog layout skills.
  • Expert-level knowledge with Cadence Virtuoso tool suite.
  • Expert-level knowledge with Mentor Graphics Calibre.
  • Strong experience in advanced node IC layout, must have experience in 7 nm (FinFET) or below.
  • The ideal candidate has experience with TSMC 3/4/5nm technology. 
  • Experience with layout of analog blocks ADC / DAC / PLLs.  
  • Experience with 112G SerDes layout a plus.
  • Understand layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $130,000 to $160,000, which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Full-Time Benefits:
• 15 days of PTO per calendar year
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 401k - Traditional & Roth
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Encore Semi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, ancestry, marital status, civil union status, medical condition, disability (mental and physical), military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000

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