IC Design Lead

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Belgium on Oct 13th 2026

IC DESIGN LEAD

Image Sensor Architecture & Design Ownership

  • Serve as the principal Design Owner for the Read-Out IC (ROIC), bringing 10+ years of specialized seniority to the role.
  • Translate sensor performance targets into high-performance ROIC top-level architectures.
  • Define circuit-level specifications and architectural choices, maintaining a strong hands-on background in circuit design and top-level verification.
  • Lead technical discussions and perform critical circuit and layout reviews to safeguard target product specifications.

Technical Leadership & Project Management

  • Monitor daily design tasks and technical progress within the ROIC project teams.
  • Supervise and approve the complete chip layout and design for tape-out sign-off.
  • Decompose high-level design assignments into manageable technical milestones.
  • Estimate task complexity, risks, and timelines to ensure strict adherence to project schedules.
  • Act as the technical authority in project meetings, proactively reporting on status, risks, and mitigation steps.
  • Collaborate closely with peers, cross-functional technical stakeholders, and project managers.
  • Interview and evaluate engineering candidates to expand and mentor the ROIC Design Team.

Tooling & Technical Ecosystem

  • Drive design execution utilizing industry-standard Cadence and Siemens EDA tool suites.
  • Define technical specifications and Statements of Work (SoW) for external engineering partners.
  • Critically review technical deliveries from external subcontractors, such as digital design houses and test hardware developers.

Verification, Validation & Documentation

  • Define and execute top-level design verification methodologies to guarantee full IC functionality.
  • Drive IC validation plans and hands-on lab characterization using advanced test and lab equipment.
  • Own all design documentation, including internal schematics, registers, and external interface specifications.

Continuous Innovation

  • Research new opportunities to improve design methodologies, quality, tools, and workflows.
  • Track emerging trends in image sensor and ROIC circuit design through publications, workshops, and advanced training.

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