IC Layout Manager – High-Speed Semiconductor

We are working with a highly successful and rapidly growing semiconductor company based just north of London, who are looking to appoint an IC Layout Manager to lead their expanding IC team.

This is a key leadership opportunity where you will manage a multidisciplinary team of IC design and layout engineers, working on next-generation, high-speed communication technologies. Reporting directly to the IC Design Director, you will play an important role in shaping the team, processes and technical direction as the company continues its ambitious growth.

As a senior technical leader, you will have significant influence across the wider engineering organisation, with a clear opportunity to progress into broader leadership responsibilities as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of IC layout and design engineers.
• Oversee multiple layout projects from initial floorplanning and implementation through to silicon tape-out.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure high standards of analogue IC layout quality and methodology.
• Plan and manage team resources, project priorities and delivery schedules across multiple programmes.
• Work closely with IC Design, Physical Design, Verification and other engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Act as a key technical and organisational stakeholder, communicating effectively across the business.
• Help develop and improve layout methodologies, processes and best practices as the organisation continues to scale.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in analogue IC layout, with a strong track record of successful silicon tape-outs.
• Several years' experience in a technical leadership or people management position.
• Strong experience managing multiple projects, priorities and resources within demanding schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• A hands-on technical background combined with the leadership skills required to build and develop a high-performing team.

You will receive a competitive base salary, RSU package, bonus and comprehensive benefits, alongside the opportunity to progress into broader leadership positions as the company expands.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available.

The role is based four days per week in the office.

For further details, please contact Caroline Pye at IC Resources.