Senior Manager, Layout

Senior Manager, Layout

ADI - Analog Devices

Limerick, Ireland

About the Role:

As a Senior Manager, Layout, you are a recognized expert within ADI, working on uniquely significant and complex layout challenges that have strategic importance to the organization. You will managem and lead a team of local layout engineers, provide highly creative solutions, drive innovation, and serve as a technical authority while developing and mentoring others in the the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of layout engineers in advanced CMOS FinFET technologies (16nm and below) on complex integrated subsystems and solutions
• Physical design lead of high-speed and 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 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 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
• Technical Collaboration Excellence: Capability to drive teams to their highest performance and create supportive and collaborative environments
• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated leadership in promoting teamwork and organizational effectiveness

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of full custom IC layout experience
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, including strong VXL expertise.
• Deep understanding of LVS, DRC, antenna checks, and associated verification/debug methodologies.