Senior Low-Power Mixed-Signal IC Architect

Qualcomm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd is seeking a senior-level Low Power MSIC-Analog System Technologist to lead mixed-signal IC and system design for Robotics, IIoT, XR, and related applications in Cambridge, UK.

The role requires architecture definition, transistor-level design, and system-level integration, spanning from concept to production, with strong cross-functional collaboration and ambiguity tolerance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ASIC design, verification and integration experience.
• Proven leadership as Chip Lead or System Architect.
• Experience driving silicon programs from concept to production.
• Strong independence and ability to provide technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Define and support end-to-end system architecture across analog, digital, firmware, and system domains.
• Lead transistor-level design and mixed-signal blocks (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, LDOs, SerDes).
• Drive trade-offs for power, performance, noise, latency, and area.
• Collaborate with IP vendors, design houses, and internal teams through tape-out and bring-up.

Skills

Low-power AMS IC design

Analog/mixed-signal design

Technical leadership

End-to-end silicon programs

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

BS in Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

AMS simulations

Verilog

Spectre/HSPICE

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd is seeking a senior-level Low Power MSIC-Analog System Technologist to lead mixed-signal IC and system design for Robotics, IIoT, XR, and related applications in Cambridge, UK.

The role requires architecture definition, transistor-level design, and system-level integration, spanning from concept to production, with strong cross-functional collaboration and ambiguity tolerance.