Analog Design Engineer (All Levels)

Elevate Semiconductor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Free Lunch Catered in by Local Restaurants

Retirement Plans

Sabbatical Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in San Diego is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to collaborate on circuit design and simulation for test integrated circuits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, strong knowledge in analog CMOS design, and experience with IC tapeouts. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance, unlimited PTO, and performance bonuses. Salary range is $100,000 to $180,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience participating in or leading IC tapeouts from specification through production.
• Knowledge of semiconductor design and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with analog behavioral modeling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and test engineering teams for project success.
• Schematic design and simulation of circuits for high speed and precision.
• Support IC characterization and test development for ATE specific parameters.

Skills

Analog CMOS design

Feedback loop design

Strong communication skills

Programming in Verilog, C/C++, Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD degree (preferred)

Tools

Cadence EDA tools

Mentor EDA tools

Job description

At Elevate Semiconductor, our mission is to empower semiconductor and system test customers by delivering world‑class test integrated circuits (ICs) that tackle the industry's most complex automated test equipment (ATE) challenges. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations by designing the lowest power, highest density solutions to achieve the lowest possible cost of test—both today and for the future.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and test engineering team for overall project success
• Identify, recommend, and implement new systems, tools, processes and technologies to improve design, reuse, organizational processes and decision‑making
• Schematic design and simulation of circuits for high speed and precision Analogue ATE circuits
• Power efficient and high precision analog design
• Layout pre‑placement and post‑layout simulation of circuits
• Monte Carlo and corner analysis
• Mixed‑signal simulation at chip level
• Contribute to the development of innovative circuit architectures to optimize power, performance and density
• Support IC characterization and test development to qualify for ATE specific parameters and use conditions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience participating in or leading IC tapeouts from specification through production
• Knowledge of semiconductor design, fabrication processes, and the overall IC lifecycle
• Strong fundamentals in analog CMOS design and control theory
• Experience with feedback loop design, stability analysis, and compensation techniques
• Familiarity with industry‑standard EDA tools such as Cadence and Mentor, including LVS, DRC, and ERC
• Experience with analog behavioral modeling and chip‑level simulation
• Programming experience in one or more of the following: Verilog, Verilog‑A, C/C++, or Python
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and applications teams
• Strong communication skills and a thoughtful approach to solving complex design challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree
• High voltage (100V+) and mixed voltage (multiple supply rails, 6 or more) design experience
• Design experience in high speed multi‑Gbps circuits
• Design experience with BiCMOS process technology
• ATE specific experience

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonuses
• Free Lunch Catered in by Local Restaurants
• Private Equity Options
• Retirement Plans
• Sabbatical Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Days
• Relocation Assistance
• Conference Attendance Support
• Biweekly Phone Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary range: $100,000.00‑$180,000.00 per year. Final compensation will depend on your experience, skill set, and how well you are able to highlight your background throughout the interview process.