Role Overview
We are establishing a new Memory and Custom Layout Design team in Germany and are looking for experienced layout professionals who enjoy technical ownership, mentoring, and shaping teams .
This is a long-term leadership opportunity for someone who wants to influence how things are built , both technically and culturally — not just execute tasks.
The role combines hands-on layout expertise with team-building and technical leadership responsibilities .
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on technical leadership in Memory and Custom Layout design
Own layout quality, reviews, and sign-off readiness
Lead and mentor engineers, fostering strong layout fundamentals and best practices
Drive complex layout and sign-off challenges with rigor and attention to detail
Help define and evolve layout flows, methodologies, and technical direction
Collaborate closely with global architecture and circuit design teams
Support the build-up and growth of the team from an early stage
Technical Scope
Memory Layout Design :
SRAM
Register Files
ROMs
Custom Layout Design for complex blocks
Strong exposure to FinFET-based technologies (across leading foundries)
Ownership of layout execution through sign-off
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is well-suited for someone who:
Enjoys solving complex layout and sign-off challenges
Values design quality, rigor, and strong fundamentals
Naturally mentors others and leads by example
Is interested in shaping teams, flows, and technical direction
Prefers meaningful ownership over fast titles
Is comfortable in their current role but open to greater long-term impact
What This Role Offers
Opportunity to build and shape a new team in Germany
Long-term leadership role with real technical influence
Collaboration with global, experienced engineering teams
A stable environment focused on quality, ownership, and sustainable growth
Language & Relocation
Working language: English
German language not mandatory
Relocation / visa support available , if required
Apply / Get in Touch
If this role aligns with where you see your career evolving next, we welcome a confidential conversation .
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