Mask Layout Designer

Nuvia

Nuvia

Design
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Posted on Feb 21, 2026


Company:

QUALCOMM SEMICONDUCTORES Y SISTEMAS AVANZADOS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Mask Layout Design

General Summary:

- Develop block level layouts of advanced node custom Mixed-Signal analog IP designs for Smartphones, and other wireless consumer electronic devices.

- Create, verify, and revise IP designs utilizing effective analog layout principals, such as device matching, minimization of parasitic, isolation techniques, and latchup. Proficiency in the use of Cadence VXL and Calibre verification tools.

- Maintain layout database utilizing Design Management software.

- Engage with the engineering design team to understand design concepts, constraints, and milestones. Concisely and accurately report design status to the layout and engineering team; track schedules.

- Proactively and independently solve design and PDK issues; clearly communicate solutions to the layout and engineering team.

- Collaborate with Mask Layout Designers in multi-GEOs, such as San Diego and Raleigh in the U.S., Cork in Ireland, and/or Bangalore in India.

- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork; work efficiently as part of an international team.

- Continually strive to broaden skillset to serve our design community

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Possess computer and electrical engineering knowledge such as IT/tech support experience and/or CAD tool experience in electrical/mechanical/architecture filed.
  • Electrical engineering experience such as board level design, or test/lab engineering support, PCB layout and/or design experience.
  • Advance node fabrication knowledge is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
OR
Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.

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