IC Design Lead (Semiconductor)

Intellipro Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Intellipro Group is seeking an experienced IC Design Lead for analog and mixed-signal development in Singapore. You will head the chip design team from specification through tape-out, balancing leadership with deep technical involvement.

The role requires a Master's degree or higher in microelectronics or related field, with 10+ years in IC design and at least 5 years in team leadership. Expertise in CMOS processes and EDA tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Microelectronics or related field.
• 10+ years IC design experience, with at least 5 years in team leadership.
• Strong CMOS/analog IC design flow knowledge and tape-out experience.
• Proficient with Cadence Virtuoso, HSPICE, Spectre, APS, Calibre; layout awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead IC design team to define chip specs and meet milestones.
• Oversee circuit design, simulation, verification to meet targets.
• Develop project plans and allocate engineering resources.
• Lead design reviews and optimize circuit performance.
• Collaborate with layout and test engineers for implementation.
• Ensure complete design documentation including schematics and test reports.
• Mentor and develop team members and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Microelectronics or related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

HSPICE

Spectre

APS

Calibre

MATLAB

Job description

IC Design Lead – Analog & Mixed-Signal

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced IC Design Lead to lead its chip design team and oversee development from specification definition through design, verification and tape-out.

This role combines people leadership with strong technical involvement in analog and mixed-signal IC development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the IC design team in defining chip specifications and delivering design and tape-out milestones.
• Oversee circuit design, simulation and verification to meet performance and quality requirements.
• Develop project plans, allocate engineering resources and monitor design progress.
• Lead technical reviews, resolve complex design challenges and optimise circuit performance.
• Work closely with layout and test engineers to support design implementation and validation.
• Ensure accurate and complete design documentation, including schematics, layout documentation and test reports.
• Manage, mentor and develop team members, fostering effective cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in Microelectronics, Integrated Circuit Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant IC design experience, including at least 5 years of team management experience.
• Strong understanding of CMOS processes, analog circuit fundamentals and the analog IC design flow.
• Demonstrated experience leading chip specification, design, verification and tape-out activities.
• Proficiency with relevant EDA tools, including Cadence Virtuoso, HSPICE, Spectre, APS and Calibre.
• Familiarity with IC layout design and its impact on circuit performance.
• Proficiency in MATLAB modelling and simulation.
• Strong technical problem-solving, project coordination and team leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Analog/mixed-signal ASICs, sensor-interface circuits, MEMS readout or related signal-chain applications.

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