Principal Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Movellus Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Movellus Inc. is seeking a Principal Mixed Signal Design Engineer to lead high-speed analog/mixed-signal IC design in advanced CMOS/FinFET nodes. You will craft architectures, models, and IP for SoCs, guiding cross-functional teams from spec to post-silicon validation.

The role emphasizes technical depth in high-speed analog design, signal integrity, and mentoring junior engineers, with a hybrid work model across our Markham, Canada and US offices.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
• Proven track record delivering mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS/FinFET nodes.
• Deep knowledge of high-speed circuit architectures, signal integrity and physical-layer design.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits (PLLs, LDOs, references, TDCs, ADCs/DACs) in advanced FinFET nodes.
• Develop robust behavioral models (SystemVerilog/Verilog-A) and integrate IP into SoC environments.
• Lead end-to-end circuit execution from specification through schematic capture, layout supervision, and verification across PVT corners.
• Architect chip-level ESD protection networks ensuring latch-up immunity and reliability.
• Lead post-silicon bring-up, characterization, and root-cause debug with validation teams.
• Create and execute silicon test plans to correlate performance with pre-silicon models.
• Deliver production-ready mixed-signal IP to internal and external platforms.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

High-speed circuits

SystemVerilog/Verilog-A

Mentoring & leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence/Synopsys

Job description

Movellus is pioneering on-chip power management for AI-scale silicon, with IP deployed across millions of units in complex SoC architectures. Our technologies deliver real-time PDN telemetry, Ldi/dt detection, mitigation, DFS, and DVFS. We tackle multi-dimensional engineering challenges at the nexus of digital, analog, signal processing, and control systems.

At Movellus, we promise fun, not easy - offering an environment for engineers passionate about leading power efficiency in the AI era.

We're looking for a Principal Mixed Signal Design Engineer with depth and breadth of experience to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits (PLLs, LDOs, references, TDCs, Oscillators, ADCs/DACs) in advanced FinFET nodes.
• Develop robust behavioral models (SystemVerilog/Verilog-A) and integrate complex mixed-signal IP into SoC environments.
• Drive end-to-end circuit execution from specification through schematic capture, layout supervision, and verification across PVT corners.
• Architect chip-level ESD protection networks, clamp structures, and I/O cells ensuring latch-up immunity and long-term reliability.
• Lead post-silicon bring-up, characterization, and root-cause debug in collaboration with validation and product engineering teams.
• Create and execute comprehensive silicon test plans to correlate physical performance against pre-silicon models.
• Deliver production-ready mixed-signal IP to internal and external customer platforms.

Technical Leadership & Methodology

• Establish analog design methodologies, design review standards, and tape-out best practices across the engineering organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with digital design, physical layout, systems, and architecture teams to ensure optimal full-chip integration.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers to scale the team's technical capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Proven history of delivering mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS/FinFET nodes.
• Technical Depth: Deep knowledge of high-speed circuit architectures, signal integrity, and physical-layer design principles.
• Tool Mastery: Advanced proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence/Synopsys) for simulation, layout supervision, and parasitic extraction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple successful tape-outs carried through silicon characterization to high-volume production.
• Hands-on expertise with post-silicon laboratory debug, ATE test plan development, and DFT techniques.
• Experience establishing design guidelines and leading multi-disciplinary design reviews.

What We Offer

• A dedicated ambitious team with a vast range of talent across software and hardware.
• Become part of a growing startup in the chip-making hardware industry.
• Offices in Markham - Canada, Ann Arbor - Michigan, and San Jose - California. Hybrid working model for all offices.
• Competitive total compensation package. All regular employees are eligible for company stock in the form of stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan.
• Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off policy in addition to statutory holidays.