Senior ASIC Layout Engineer

Umbilical Advanced
Full-time Zürich, Zürich Ingenieurwesen und Technik
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Location:
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Job Description

We’re seeking a Senior / Staff Custom Layout Engineer to join a cutting-edge semiconductor start-up. This permanent role offers the chance to work on next-generation compute-in-memory AI hardware, taking full ownership of transistor-level and block-level layout from floorplan to silicon while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive performance, power, and yield improvements.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own full-custom layout for memory, mixed-signal, and custom-digital blocks from floorplan through sign-off.
  • Implement device-level layouts with strong matching, symmetry, shielding, and isolation techniques.
  • Plan macro floorplans, pins, abstracts, and tiling strategies for memory-like structures.
  • Collaborate closely with schematic designers, digital teams, and backend engineers to meet aggressive performance, yield, and reliability targets.
  • Close DRC, LVS, and PEX on advanced process nodes (sub-28 nm to leading-edge geome...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Posted: March 03, 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026