Sr. Principal IC Layout Designer
Posting Start Date: 7/10/26
Job Location(s): Greensboro
Requisition ID: 77944
Job Description:
DescriptionSkyworks' Greensboro Design Center is seeking a Sr. Principal IC Layout Designer to lead the physical design of analog and RF integrated circuits using commercial bulk CMOS, SiGe, and SOI technologies. You will play a key role in developing industry-leading RFIC products that power the world's connected devices.
Our Greensboro, NC site is home to cutting-edge R&D and product development teams working on high-impact technologies. Located in the heart of the Piedmont Triad, Greensboro offers a rare blend of innovation, affordability, and quality of life. The region features a vibrant downtown, diverse dining and entertainment, extensive parks and greenways, and convenient access to Raleigh, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem. With its welcoming community and outdoor activities minutes away, Greensboro is an excellent place for both professionals and families to thrive.
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Responsibilities- Partner with senior analog/RFIC layout engineers to design cellular-band RFICs, including LNAs, RF switches, attenuators, controllers, and other analog/RF functional blocks.
- Work closely with circuit designers to interpret specifications, communicate layout status, and resolve layout-related performance concerns.
- Identify and drive layout-centric technology and methodology improvements that enable successful product development.
- Optimize, enhance, and prioritize layout methodologies to address the most critical design challenges.
- Mentor and train layout team members on new tools, technologies, and best-practice methodologies.
- Develop and maintain the IC layout methodology roadmap, collaborating with technology, CAD, and design teams to ensure successful deployment while balancing short-term execution with long-term strategic goals.
Required Experience and Skills- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (preferred, not required).
- 8+ years of hands-on IC layout experience, including placement and routing of active and passive devices.
- Strong ability to plan top-level floorplans and major circuit block placements.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor processes and device structures, including CMOS FETs, capacitors, resistors, and related components.
- Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and SkillCAD layout tools.
- Proven experience interpreting DRC, ERC, LVS, and antenna rules using Calibre verification tools; able to read schematics and netlists.
- Experience with top-level integration is highly preferred.
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $114,400 - $220,200 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
