JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Layout Engineer Lead
Updated: AUG – 2025
Location: Ho Chi Minh city/Da Nang city, Vietnam
About Connexus:
Connexus is a fast-growing fabless semiconductor startup focused on AI chips and advanced chip design services. We aim to empower the next generation of AI workloads with cutting-edge technologies, while building a collaborative, innovative, and people-first culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and modify layout designs for Embedded Memory IPs, Standard Cells, and IOs.
- Participate in building and enhancing layout flow for faster, higher quality design processes.
- Conduct layout verification and ensure compliance with design rules and specifications.
- Perform design reviews across global teams.
- Mentor junior layout engineers or interns.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to incorporate best practices in layout design.
- Managing a team of Embedded Memory Layout individual contributors and supervisors.
- Planning and establishing goals and objectives for the team, tracking employee goals and career development pathways.
- Coordinating activities for optimal results, including cost management, methods implementation, and staffing.
- Ensuring the team delivers high-quality layout designs that meet performance, power, and size requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication, Physics, or related fields.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in custom layout, memory design (SRAM, TCAM,…)
- Advanced knowledge of Custom Layout and a deep understanding of Embedded Memory Layout.
- Familiarity with layout entry tools (Cadence, Synopsys) and layout verification tools (Mentor Calibre, Synopsys ICV).
- Understanding of basic semiconductor fabrication processes and MOSFET fundamentals.
- Proficiency in layout techniques for high speed, matching, ESD, Latchup, Antenna, EMIR.
- Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
- Good English communication skills.
- Strong team player, self-motivated, humble, honest, and willing to learn
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in using and optimizing EDA tools.
- Knowledge of advanced process technologies and layout verification methodologies.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and retention schemes.
- Private health insurance for employees and dependents.
- Learning and growth opportunities, guided by top industry experts.
- Join a fast-paced startup environment with impactful projects shaping the semiconductor future
Apply via email: job@connexus.vn