Hardware Design Engineer 3 Job at Actalent in Kirkland

Job Title

Hardware Design Engineer 3

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Layout Engineer to support the development of high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in advanced CMOS technologies and a strong experience in physical layout verification and optimization of analog blocks.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-custom layout for analog and mixed-signal blocks including ADCs, DACs, PLLs, LDOs, comparators, and temperature sensors.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to optimize layout for performance, area, and power.
• Perform floorplanning, block‑level routing, and macro‑level assembly.
• Conduct physical verification using tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler, and Calibre.
• Address DRC/LVS, EMIR, and DFM issues and ensure layout meets manufacturing and reliability standards.
• Support tape‑out activities and post‑layout simulation reviews.
• Document layout strategies and contribute to design reviews.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience in analog circuit layout in advanced CMOS technologies (2‑3nm, gate‑all‑around).
• Proficiency with layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre.
• Understanding of analog layout techniques including matching, shielding, reliability, and parasitic optimization.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 overall years of experience in the field.
• Experience with advanced FINFET and GAA is a plus.
• No degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• Candidates with only digital layout or older technology experience are not suitable.

Work Environment

The team focuses on designing and creating layouts for analog mixed‑signal circuits in advanced CMOS nodes (2‑3nm) supporting data center processor development. The typical day involves 80% head‑down design/layout work and 20% in meetings. The environment emphasizes analog layout rather than custom digital, working on projects in advanced CMOS technology for in‑house SoC designs.

Job Type & Location

Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay And Benefits

Pay range: $50.00 – $60.00/hr.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline: Dec 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.