Junior IC Layout Design Engineer

Title: Junior IC Layout Design Engineer

Location: Richardson, TX

Hybrid

Job Description:

For over 20 years, IC Enable has successfully provided design IP, IC products, services, and platform solutions to demanding customers ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies. Our design and product offerings focus on high-reliability mixed-signal and digital markets, while our platform solutions support IDMs, foundries, and IP providers.

Now is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to advance the semiconductor industry through technology development, full-custom ASIC/SoC design, and electronics development across the Semiconductor, Medical, and Defense industries. At IC Enable, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on challenging projects while building your skills and growing your career.

Position Overview

IC Enable is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior IC Layout Design Engineer to join our growing team in Richardson, Texas. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with at least one year of industry experience who is eager to expand their knowledge of integrated circuit layout design and physical verification while contributing to innovative mixed-signal, analog, and digital IC development projects.

Job Location and Work Mode: 

• Richardson, TX (Hybrid; In Office 3 Days A Week)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in IC layout design and physical verification
• ITAR Compliance (U.S. Persons meaning U.S. Citizen or U.S. Green Card Holder)
• Experience using Cadence Virtuoso, VXL, or similar layout design tools
• Familiarity with physical verification tools such as Assura (DRC, LVS, ERC) or equivalent
• Basic understanding of analog, mixed-signal, or RF layout concepts
• Knowledge of matching techniques, shielding, guard rings, and latch-up prevention
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Exposure to scripting languages such as SKILL or PERL is a plus
• Experience with advanced process technologies, FinFET, or GAA is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

As a Junior IC Layout Design Engineer, you will:

• Support the layout and physical verification of analog, mixed-signal, RF, and custom digital circuits
• Perform layout implementation while adhering to foundry design rules and project requirements
• Assist with DRC, LVS, ERC, and other physical verification activities
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize layouts for performance, area, reliability, and manufacturability
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to layout quality improvements
• Help identify and resolve layout and verification issues
• Learn and apply best practices for advanced IC layout methodologies
• Contribute to project schedules and deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across design and layout processes

Why IC Enable?

At IC Enable, we know our most valuable asset is our team. We are looking for individuals who are ready to learn, grow, and contribute in a collaborative environment. We build our team around people who are humble, hungry, and smart, and we are committed to helping our employees develop their careers through mentorship and hands-on technical experience.

At IC Enable we know that our most valuable asset is our team. We are seeking a candidate who is ready to dive in to our culture and grow with our team. We build our team around those that are humble, hungry and smart! 

IC Enable benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Ancillary benefits, 401K Plan with Company Match program