Layout Automation Engineer

About the job

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in RFIC, MMIC, RF module, or analog/mixed-signal layout, combined with an interest in advancing layout automation and design productivity.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and optimizing complex high-frequency IC layouts, with practical understanding of RF layout considerations such as device placement, matching, routing, shielding, isolation, passive structures, parasitic effects, and electromagnetic interactions.

This role is primarily focused on RFIC/MMIC layout and physical design, while also providing opportunities to contribute to layout automation through Python, parameterized layout generation, and collaboration with software and automation engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical layouts for RF, microwave, and analog integrated circuits.
• Work closely with circuit designers to translate schematics into high-quality, manufacturable layouts.
• Apply RF/analog layout techniques including device matching, symmetry, shielding, grounding, isolation, and parasitic optimization.
• Layout active devices and passive structures such as transistors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transmission lines, and matching networks.
• Optimize layouts for electrical performance, area, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Perform and debug DRC, LVS, and other physical verification checks.
• Support layout iterations based on simulation, extraction, and design feedback.
• Use Python scripting to improve productivity and automate repetitive layout and design-flow tasks.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing layout workflows through automation.
• Collaborate with software and automation engineers to translate practical layout requirements into automated solutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in RFIC, microwave, analog, or mixed-signal IC layout.
• Solid understanding of RF and analog layout techniques and physical design considerations.
• Experience with industry-standard IC layout and physical verification tools.
• Experience with DRC, LVS, and parasitic-aware layout.
• Ability to work closely with RF/analog circuit designers.
• Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MMIC/RFIC design and layout.
• Experience with technologies such as GaAs, GaN, SiGe, RF CMOS, or other RF semiconductor processes.
• Familiarity with Python-based scripting or layout workflow automation.
• Experience developing or working with reusable/parameterized layout structures.
• Interest in improving engineering productivity through automation.

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Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California Pay Range: MIN $143,050 - MAX $238,420

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision

• Health Savings Account

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life, Accident, Disability insurance

• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health

• 401(k) Plan

• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays

• Paid Family Leave

• Discounts, Perks

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)