Principal Analog Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Vancouver, BC is seeking an experienced Analog Design Engineer to architect and deliver high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for next-generation transceivers. You will work with a world-class team from architecture through silicon, tackling challenging design problems in advanced process technologies.

The role emphasizes hands-on circuit design, verification, layout supervision, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of analog/mixed-signal design experience.
• Experience designing analog blocks for broadband amplification, clocking, and fundamentals.
• Proficient with Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE, and post-layout extraction tools.
• Familiarity with EM simulation tools (EMX, Momentum, HFSS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design high-speed analog circuits and mixed-signal blocks for transceivers.
• Handle clock generation and distribution (VCOs, PLL, distribution).
• Supervise analog layouts within advanced process nodes.
• Verify system specifications and support silicon bring-up.
• Document designs and communicate with the team.

Skills

Analog design fundamentals

Circuit design for broadband/amplifier

System verification & spec creation

Team communication & documentation

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Virtuoso

Spectre

ADE

Post-layout extraction tools

EMX

Momentum

HFSS

Job description

Are you an Analog Design Engineer passionate about building the high-speed interconnect technology powering the next generation of AI? Join our fast-growing semiconductor startup and help develop disruptive mixed-signal solutions that enable tomorrow's AI infrastructure. We are seeking experienced Analog Design Engineers to architect, design, and deliver high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for next-generation transceivers and other critical high-speed functions. This is an opportunity to work alongside a world-class engineering team, tackle challenging design problems in advanced process technologies, and make a direct impact on innovative products from architecture through silicon.

Locations

Irvine, CA (HQ) | San Jose, CA | Vancouver, BC | Ottawa, ON

What You Will Do

• High speed analog circuit design, such as high-speed broadband amplifiers (VGA, CTLE, DRV, etc.)
• Clock generation and distribution (VCOs, PLL, clock distribution, etc.)
• Fundamental analog blocks (bandgap references, LDOs, temp sensors, etc.)
• New techniques for the development of next generation optical transceiver
• Design of custom passive components, from concept to silicon implementation
• Supervise analog layouts within advanced process nodes
• System verification and circuit design spec creation
• Silicon bring-up, debug and support
• Team communication and documentation

What You Will Bring

• Master's degree and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience
• Should have strong analog design fundamentals and experience in designing analog circuit blocks for broadband amplification, clock generation and distribution, and/or fundamental analog blocks
• Experience with analog design and verification tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE, and post layout extraction tools) is a must
• Experience in advance CMOS design and verification flows (tools to evaluate self-heating, electromigration, safe operating area)
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (EMX, Momentum, HFSS or other) is a plus
• Knowledge of the fundamentals on electromagnetism, lump models, and high frequency design
• Good understanding of analog layouts in FinFET and its effect on high-speed designs is a plus
• Strong communication and documentation skills