Principal Layout Engineer
Company: NXP Semiconductors
Role summary
Principal Layout Engineer is a full-time role at NXP Semiconductors in Catania, Sicily, Italy (on-site). Posted 2026-08-24. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Principal Layout Engineer
- Company
- NXP Semiconductors
- Location
- Catania, Sicily, Italy
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-08-24
NXP Semiconductors is looking for a seasoned expert to lead complex chip layout projects at the cutting edge of semiconductor design. You will enjoy a high-impact environment where you can mentor talented engineers while solving intricate technical challenges in a company known for stability and long-term career growth.
Job description
NXP’s Industrial & IoT Edge solutions range from the smallest MCUs to very high-performance processors to provide real-time insights and efficient automation when performance matters most. NXP’s advanced portfolio of edge processing solutions lets developers explore their most innovative ideas with confidence, enabling applications across the autonomous home, industrial automation, and personal electronics.
NXP is building new teams in Catania to create high impact microcontrollers (MCU) as part of NXP’s intelligent AI at the Edge. This team will include a wide range of engineering talent from analog to SOC digital design. Full product development local will product world class products at a world class pace.
This team will include all key engineering disciplines in Design, Architecture, Verification, DfT and Physical Design to produce high performance and quality products.
Working in a fast-paced consumer environment, we are looking for an outstanding lead for our Analog Layout team. This team will include support for MCU and for analog custom products being designed both in Catania but also globally.
Your Responsibilities
Lead a team of analog layout engineers responsible for the physical design of analog blocks and systems
Responsible for layout of Analog and RF components in MCU, NFC UWB and BT/BLE products
Work across multiple process nodes and foundries (140nm to 16 nm, CMOS, BCD, FD-SOI, FinFET … )
Develop the expertise of the team and drive innovation
Provide accurate estimates on area, performance and timeline
Drive the team to meet aggressive schedules without sacrificing quality
Work closely with analog design engineers to ensure seamless integration of layout and design
Ensure layouts meet performance, power, and area requirements
Develop and maintain layout scripts and automation tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including digital layout, design and verification
Perform layout verification (DRC, LVS … ) and sign-off
Deliver physical models (LEF, Libs) to subsystem and IC teams for integration
Your Profile
MSEE/BSEE or working equivalent
10+ years’ experience in the layout of analog blocks and systems
Experience with leading a global team of engineers
Proven track record in delivering working silicon for high volume products
Solid fundamentals of transistor level integrated circuits and device physics.
Knowledge of layout matching and parasitics, latch-up, ESD, etc.
Rigorous and methodical with good analytical skills for debugging issues in design and on silicon
Proficiency in analog layout tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Siemens Calibre ..
Knowledge of ESD/Latch up fundamentals
Experience with signal chain and power design layouts
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NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair, consistent and transparent remuneration practices.
As of the date of this posting, the estimated gross annual base salary range for this position in Italy is between 61,000 € and 83,900 € annually. This range is intended as a guideline. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and specific business or organizational needs. This position falls under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (Metalmeccanica Industria). Where relevant, the total compensation package may also include additional elements such as annual incentive opportunities and/or equity, along with a competitive benefits package.
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