Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Specialist 100%

ETH Zürich; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich’s Microelectronics Design Center seeks a Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Specialist. You will lead the analog/mixed-signal area, support researchers and students, and shape design flows with Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor tools, and UNIX scripting.

A PhD is preferred with 5+ years of IC design and proven tape-out history across advanced nodes. You will collaborate across teams, develop training modules, and contribute to reporting and outreach to enhance group visibility.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred.
• At least 5 years IC design experience in industry or research.
• Hands-on tape-out experience across multiple nodes, including 22nm/FinFET.
• Proficiency with major EDA tools and UNIX/scripting.
• Strong communication and leadership in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analog/mixed-signal IC design area within the DZ.
• Own and develop the IC design infrastructure to support researchers and students.
• Support design flows for analog/mixed-signal designs with state-of-the-art tools.
• Interact with researchers and students for IC design questions, tape-outs, and fabrication submissions.
• Develop and maintain common building blocks and participate in training and reviews.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

Tape-out experience

Leadership capabilities

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Design System

Synopsys

Mentor Graphics

UNIX

Scripting languages

Job description

The Microelectronics Design Center (DZ) of the Department of Information Technologies and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET) is a technical support group providing design tools, know-how and licenses for ASIC, FPGA, Embedded Systems and PCB design for research and teaching. This includes consulting, project planning, reviewing of active projects as well as participation in projects. To lead the area of Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design we are seeking a Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Specialist starting 1st of January 2027 or by mutual agreement.

Job description

• You will be part of an experienced team and be the expert for analog/mixed-signal in the DZ.
• You will own the analog/mixed-signal area of the IC design infrastructure and further develop it with the aim to provide support to researchers and students.
• You will support design flows covering all aspects of IC design with a strong focus on analog/mixed-signal design flows using the latest tools from Cadence Design System, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics and open-source tools.
• You will interact with students and researchers to help them with their IC design related questions, chip finishing and submission of ICs to fabrication through MPW and foundry contacts.
• You will also be asked to develop, adapt and maintain common building blocks for mixed-signal IC chips as well as the development of larger mixed-signal ICs.
• As part of a team supporting research and teaching at ETH Zurich, you will frequently be challenged to develop solutions for systems that stretch the boundaries of conventional approaches.
• You will be asked to help researchers and students through design reviews.
• You will also develop and deliver targeted training modules and hands-on laboratory sessions for students and researchers in these areas.
• In addition, you will contribute to the group's outreach and visibility by supporting its web presence and preparing periodic activity reports.

Profile

We are looking for

an experienced IC designer with strong expertise in analog/mixed-signal design, motivated to work in an environment where creative technical problem-solving supports researchers and students. Given the level and breadth of the technical challenges involved, a PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering is preferred. Candidates should bring at least 5 years of IC design experience, gained in industry or at a qualified research institution, including hands-on familiarity with tape-out procedures. A track record of multiple successful analog/mixed-signal tape-outs across a range of technology nodes, including advanced ones such as 22nm and FinFET, is required, as is experience leading chip tape-out projects. Proficiency with UNIX, scripting languages, and IC design tools from major EDA vendors is also required. Good written and spoken English is essential for technical collaboration in a multicultural environment. Experience organizing technical training courses and undergraduate laboratory activities is highly desirable. The ideal candidate combines strong communication and technical skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences and is comfortable taking on a leading and senior technical role within the team.

We offer

We are a small support team of four permanent employees, and are looking forward to add a fifth member to the team. As a support group we expect you to be present mostly in the office to interact with students and research staff, however we can accommodate some home office hours per week as long as it aligns with the rest of the group. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our team. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us - we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

The application deadline is 30 November 2026.

Further information about Microelectronics Design Center can be found on our Website.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Frank K. Gürkaynak, [phone] or [e-mail] (no applications).

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

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