Mid Level Layout Design Engineer Jobs
Mid level layout design engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own complex layout projects end to end, mentor junior team members, and make critical design decisions with limited oversight. Most openings are on-site, remote, or hybrid across Electronics & Hardware and Technology & Software, with employers like Apple, Micron Technology, and Keysight Technologies hiring at this level now.
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Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Digital Layout Designers! In this highly visible role, you will be a member of Apple’s custom layout team, working on the latest technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros, libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.
DESCRIPTION
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following:
- Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies.
- Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
- Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed.
- Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed.
- Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts.
- Exceed engineering specifications and expectations.
- Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in relevant field of study plus 3 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
- High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
- Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
- Recognize failure prone layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
- Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
- Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools
- Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths or Memory layout structures, etc.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Digital Layout Designers! In this highly visible role, you will be a member of Apple’s custom layout team, working on the latest technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros, libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.
DESCRIPTION
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following:
- Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies.
- Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
- Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed.
- Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed.
- Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts.
- Exceed engineering specifications and expectations.
- Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in relevant field of study plus 3 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
- High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
- Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
- Recognize failure prone layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
- Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
- Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools
- Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths or Memory layout structures, etc.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Mid Level Layout Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level layout design engineer job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and impact. Highlight layouts you led independently, tools you mastered like Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Compiler, and any design rule check or layout versus schematic sign-off you drove. Tailor your resume to show increasing responsibility across projects, and be ready to discuss trade-offs you made in routing density, parasitics, or area optimization during interviews.
Which companies hire mid level layout design engineers?
Companies hiring mid level layout design engineers right now include Apple, Micron Technology, and Keysight Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from semiconductor manufacturers, fabless chip design firms, and defense electronics companies that need engineers who can contribute independently on production-grade designs.
Are there remote mid level layout design engineer jobs?
Yes, though layout design roles tend to skew on-site due to tool licensing and collaboration requirements. About 0% of mid level layout design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist for engineers who prefer flexibility. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote, particularly at larger semiconductor companies with distributed teams.
How do I move up to a mid level layout design engineer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deepening your hands-on experience with layout tools, process design kits, and sign-off flows until you can run them without guidance. Build a record of completed layouts with measurable results, take on increasingly complex cells or blocks, and seek out opportunities to review junior work. Demonstrating that you can own a layout deliverable from floorplan through tape-out is the clearest signal of mid level readiness.
Which industries hire the most mid level layout design engineers?
Mid Level layout design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they depend on custom analog, mixed-signal, and digital layouts for products where performance, power efficiency, and silicon area are critical competitive factors.