IC Mask Layout Engineer: (Accelerated Global Fellowship)

IC Mask Layout Engineer: (Accelerated Global Fellowship)

Location: South Africa, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt and Ghana (Onsite and Hybrid)

Duration: 9–12 Months Intensive Training → Direct Transition to Global Contracts

The Opportunity

Join Africa’s first semiconductor firm and bridge the gap between regional talent and Silicon Valley innovation. This is not just a training program; it is a high-octane career accelerator. We are seeking elite engineers to undergo 9 to 12 months of intensive semiconductor design specialisation, preparing you to join advanced integrated circuit (IC) projects for the world’s most demanding tech giants.

Upon successful completion, you will be deployed as a IC Mask Layout Engineer on global contracts, working with cross-functional teams across AI, Automotive, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Agriculture, Industrial Automation, and IoT, among other industries.

Role overview:

Transform circuit schematics into high-performance, manufacturable silicon layouts that exceed rigorous DRC/LVS and parasitic constraints.

What You Will Learn and Do

• Custom Layout Mastery: Precision execution of common-centroid, interdigitation, symmetry, shielding, and guard-ring techniques.
• Physical Verification: Expert-level DRC/LVS debugging, DRC mitigation strategies, and post-processing/metal-fill flows.
• Schematic Interpretation: Seamless mapping of circuit intent to silicon, including custom block floorplanning and strategic pin placement.
• Parasitic & LDE Awareness: Proactive management of routing parasitics, coupling, and Layout-Dependent Effects (LDE) to ensure post-layout performance.
• EDA Proficiency: Mastery of Synopsys, Cadence Virtuoso and sign-off flows (e.g., Siemens Calibre).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: BSc. Honours in Electrical Engineering, Maths, Technical Drawing, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
• Experience: 2+ years of industry experience with a focus on physical design or circuit fundamentals.
• Mindset: Extreme attention to detail and a "clean-on-arrival" sign-off philosophy.

Why Join Us?

• Silicon Valley Immersion: Direct exposure to the world’s most advanced hardware ecosystems and mentorship from industry veterans.
• Competitive Compensation: Paid training period with a significant salary progression upon project placement.

Come and join Africa’s first semiconductor company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Learnership, Graduate

Pay: R80 000,00 - R240 000,00 per year

Work Location: In person