Principal Designer, Layout Careers at Analog Devices in Catania, Italy
Overview: Leading IC Layout Innovation at Analog Devices in Catania
Analog Devices stands at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, bridging the physical and digital worlds to power breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With over $9 billion in FY24 revenue and 24,000 employees worldwide, we're enabling advancements in digitized factories, mobility, digital healthcare, climate solutions, and global connectivity. In Catania, Italy, our Custom Silicon & Consumer Solutions (CSS) team drives high-volume consumer silicon for capacitive sensing, optical image stabilization, audio processing, and advanced PMICs—fueling growth in portable consumer electronics.
As a Principal Designer, Layout, you'll join our European CSS Layout Team in Catania, a hub of Mediterranean tech excellence. This role demands a seasoned expert to lead layout for state-of-the-art PMICs involving LDOs, BUCK/BOOST converters, charge-pumps, SIMOs, oscillators, PLLs, bandgaps, ADCs, DACs, and more. With 15+ years of IC layout experience, you'll orchestrate large-scale mixed-signal chips, from top-level integration to IP development, while mentoring global teams. Catania's vibrant ecosystem, combined with ADI's resources, positions you to shape the future of sensing and power management technologies.
Our Catania facility thrives on collaboration across analog, digital, mixed-signal CMOS designers, verification engineers, software developers, and packaging experts. You'll tackle complex challenges like ESD protection, noise isolation, parasitic minimization, and DFM compliance using Cadence Virtuoso, VXL, and Calibre. This isn't just a job—it's a career-defining opportunity to lead tapeouts, interface with customers, and drive sustainable growth in consumer silicon.
A Day in the Life of a Principal Designer, Layout in Catania
Imagine starting your day in Catania's sunlit offices, overlooking Mount Etna, with a perfectly brewed espresso. By 9 AM, you're diving into Virtuoso IC20, floorplanning a massive PMIC top-level block. Morning huddles with global teams in California and Ireland synchronize progress on BUCK-BOOST IP layouts. Mid-morning, you review Calibre DRC/LVS results, optimizing for density and antenna violations while shielding sensitive analog nodes.
Lunch brings team brainstorming over Sicilian arancini, discussing AoT vs. DoT flows for digital IP integration. Afternoon involves coordinating your layout sub-team—assigning SIMO charge-pump tasks, mentoring juniors on well isolation, and scripting SKILL routines to automate verification. Customer calls at 3 PM showcase your milestone deliverables, backed by impeccable documentation. As tapeout nears, you orchestrate final sign-offs, ensuring zero rework through rigorous checklists.
Evenings might include 10% travel prep for Wilmington HQ reviews or local hackathons fostering innovation. This rhythm blends technical mastery, leadership, and Catania's relaxed pace, where work-life harmony fuels creativity.
Why Catania, Italy? The Perfect Backdrop for Tech Innovation
Catania, Sicily's tech powerhouse, blends ancient history with cutting-edge engineering. Home to the University of Catania and a booming semiconductor cluster, it offers unparalleled talent pools and R&D incentives. Analog Devices' presence amplifies this, providing world-class labs amid Baroque architecture and volcanic landscapes.
Living here means UNESCO beaches, Etna skiing, and Taormina's cultural gems—just 30 minutes away. Affordable living (30% below Milan), excellent healthcare, and international schools make it family-friendly. Italy's food scene—fresh seafood, cannoli, Nero d'Avola wines—elevates daily life. With high-speed rail to Rome and airports serving Europe, connectivity is seamless. Catania's 300+ sunny days inspire innovation, while EU grants support green tech—perfect for ADI's climate mission. Join a community where engineers thrive amid history and opportunity.
Career Growth: From Layout Lead to Tech Visionary
At ADI, growth is intentional. As Principal Designer, you'll evolve through structured paths: master top-level PMIC integration, then lead cross-functional programs. Mentorship programs pair you with Wilmington VPs, while tuition reimbursement funds MSc/PhDs. Internal mobility spans 75,000+ products across industrial, auto, and consumer markets.
Lead recruitment, shaping Catania's team, and access global rotations. Innovation awards recognize SKILL scripting breakthroughs or DFM optimizations. With 15+ years under your belt, aim for Director of Layout or CSS BU leadership. ADI's culture values judgment and autonomy, propelling you Ahead of What's Possible™.
Rewards: Exceptional Compensation and Benefits
ADI rewards excellence: competitive base (90-140k€), bonuses, and RSUs. Comprehensive benefits include private health coverage, pension matching, 30+ vacation days, and flexible hours. Wellness perks feature gym subsidies and mental health support. Parental leave, family allowances, and relocation aid ease transitions. Tech stipends cover Virtuoso upgrades, while travel (10%) opens horizons. Equity aligns you with $9B success.
Culture: Innovation, Collaboration, and Inclusion
ADI fosters judgment-driven autonomy, where ideas flourish sans micromanagement. Multi-cultural teams in Catania celebrate diversity—English/Italian fluency thrives. ERGs support women in tech, LGBTQ+, and veterans. Hackathons, volunteering, and sustainability drives embody our values. Equal opportunity employer, we champion all backgrounds for collective success.
Apply Now: Shape the Future with Analog Devices
Ready to lead PMIC layout revolutions? Submit your resume highlighting 15+ years IC experience, Cadence/Calibre mastery, and leadership wins. Interviews explore technical depth and cultural fit. Join Catania's elite—apply today!
