Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Broadcom in San Diego, CA is seeking an Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer to design, simulate, and optimize high-performance transistor‑level circuits, data converters, and high‑speed I/Os for advanced semiconductor nodes. You will contribute to circuit design, layout verification, silicon bring-up, and lab testing, working with Cadence tools and MATLAB.

A Master’s or PhD in EE (or equivalent) and 8+ years of relevant experience are expected; strong Cadence Virtuoso/Analog Artist skills are

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred for seniority, or Bachelor's with extensive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design analog blocks (ADCs, DACs, bandgaps, LDOs, PLLs) using transistor-level and behavioral models.
• Oversee layout and verification, SPICE simulations, post-layout extractions to minimize parasitics.
• Characterize IC performance in lab, debug hardware issues with ATE engineers.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Circuit modeling

Lab testing & debug

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Analog Artist

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description:

Broadcom is looking for Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer who designs, simulates, and optimizes high-performance transistor-level circuits, data converters, and high-speed I/Os, and power management for advanced semiconductor process nodes.

Core responsibilities include:

• Circuit Design & Modeling: Design analog blocks (such as ADCs, DACs, bandgaps, LDOs, and PLLs) using transistor-level and behavioral modeling tools
• Layout & Verification: Draw or oversee physical custom layouts, running SPICE and post-layout extractions to minimize parasitics.
• Silicon Bring-Up & Lab Testing: Characterize integrated circuit (IC) performance in the lab using test equipment, debug hardware issues, and collaborate with automatic test equipment (ATE) engineers.

Qualifications include:

• Education: Master's degree (MSEE) or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering preferred, or a Bachelor's degree with extensive industry experience.
• Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience depending on the seniority level (Staff, Senior, or Lead).
• Tool Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Cadence design tools (like Cadence Virtuoso and Analog Artist) and MATLAB.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company’s growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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