Analog Circuit Design Engineer

Net2Source (N2S); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) seeks a highly skilled analog/mixed-signal design engineer to develop high-performance power management circuits for semiconductor products. You will drive design from specification through silicon validation, delivering robust, low-power, area-efficient solutions.

The role emphasizes LDOs, charge pumps, voltage detectors, and related IP, with emphasis on circuit optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and successful tapeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design is preferred.
• Experience with silicon bring-up and validation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog/mixed-signal circuits including LDOs, Charge Pumps, and voltage detectors.
• Perform transistor-level design, simulation, and optimization across PVT corners.
• Conduct pre-layout and post-layout verification and analyses.
• Collaborate with layout, verification, and product engineering for tapeout and silicon validation.
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, and correlation with measured data.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

CMOS device physics

Independent design leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled CW to join our Analog/Mixed-Signal Design team, responsible for the design and development of high-performance analog power management circuits for semiconductor products. This role focuses on delivering robust, low-power, and area-efficient circuit solutions while ensuring successful validation and silicon bring-up throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog/mixed signals circuits including LDOs, Charge Pumps, Voltage Detectors, and related power management IP
• Perform transistor-level design, simulation, and optimization across PVT corners to meet performance, power, and reliability requirements
• Execute pre-layout and post-layout verification, including stability, noise, PSRR, transient, and corner analyses
• Collaborate with layout, verification, and product engineering teams to ensure successful tapeout and silicon validation
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, and correlation of simulation results with measured silicon data

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in analog and mixed-signal circuit design fundamentals
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and related simulation environments
• Solid understanding of CMOS device physics, analog design tradeoffs, and low-power circuit techniques
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and drive design activities from specification through silicon validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing LDOs, Charge Pumps, Voltage Detectors, Bandgap References, and Power-On Reset (POR) circuits
• Strong understanding of loop stability, compensation techniques, PSRR, line/load regulation, and transient response
• Experience with silicon characterization, debug, and production support
• Familiarity with advanced CMOS process technologies and reliability considerations
• Exposure to AI-assisted design optimization or analog design automation techniques

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design within the semiconductor industry preferred
• Proven track record of successful silicon bring-up and product development is a plus