Memory Layout Lead

As the Memory Layout Lead based in Vietnam, you will drive the technical development and delivery of advanced memory IP layouts, leading a team of engineers in hands-on design, verification, and optimization. This role combines deep technical expertise with team supervision, ensuring high-quality layout solutions and continuous innovation.

Technical Leadership & Execution

• Lead hands-on layout design for advanced memory IP blocks, focusing on
  floor planning, placement, routing, and verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex layout issues, driving root-cause analysis and technical solutions.
• Develop and refine automation flows and scripts to improve layout productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with design rules, DRC/LVS checks, and foundry requirements.
• Review and approve critical layout blocks, ensuring optimal performance, area, and manufacturability.
• Mentor engineers in advanced layout methodologies and best practices.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with memory design leads, physical design teams, and CAD teams to ensure layout feasibility and efficiency.
• Participate in project scoping and scheduling, contributing layout effort estimates and risk assessments.
• Work closely with project managers and technical leads to align layout deliverables with broader IP development milestones.
• Present technical findings, risks, and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support tape-out activities, including final signoff and documentation.

Proven experience in leading layout teams, preferably in memory IP or custom
analog/mixed-signal domains.

• Strong understanding of layout tools and flows.
• Proficient with layout verification tools (Calibre, ICV, StarRC)
• Proficient with layout capture tools (Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent)
• Familiarity with advanced process nodes (e.g., 5nm, 3nm) and associated layout challenges.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work across time zones and cultures.
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7-12+ years of layout experience.

About the role:

• Location: Vietnam Danang
• Work arrangement: 100% on-site
• Required to be able to work in English with an overseas team