Lead IC Layout Engineer
Bergamo, Italy
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Lead IC Layout Engineer to establish and lead the layout function for advanced
Electronic Integrated Circuits (EICs). This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can build and
mentor a layout team while personally owning critical analog, digital, and mixed-signal layout at 7 nm and
below. You will work closely with circuit designers to deliver silicon-ready layouts that meet performance,
reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
What will you be doing?
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing IC layout team
- Own hands-on layout of critical analog, digital, and mixed-signal blocks in advanced FinFET
CMOS nodes (7 nm and below)
- Defne and maintain layout methodologies, best practices, and quality standards
- Manage the CAD and PDK environment, including tool setup, version control, and foundry
updates
- Work closely with circuit designers to support physical implementation, foorplanning, and
constraint-driven layout
- Perform and sign of full-chip DRC, LVS, and parasitic extraction (PEX)
- Assemble complete EIC layouts ready for tape-out, including top-level integration and
verifcation
- Support power integrity, signal integrity, and reliability requirements (EM/IR, ESD, latch-up)
- Prepare fnal databases and documentation for foundry mask release and tape-out
What we need to see?
- Extensive experience in IC layout for advanced CMOS FinFET technologies (7 nm and below)
- Proven ability to lead and grow an IC layout team while remaining hands-on
- Strong experience with both analog and digital layout, including mixed-signal integration
- Deep understanding of advanced-node design rules, DFM, and variability considerations
- Hands-on expertise with DRC/LVS/PEX fows and full-chip sign-of
- Experience working closely with circuit designers to optimize performance and extract
parasitics
- Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso and associated verifcation tools
- Track record of successful tape-outs and foundry mask releases
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across design, verifcation, and
manufacturing teams