Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

TetraMem - Accelerate The World; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Jose, California, is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in analog integrated circuit design. The role involves designing high-performance circuits and collaborating with digital teams to ensure component integration. Candidates should possess a strong background in analog/mixed-signal IC development and have at least 5 years of related experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $300,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC development in advanced CMOS processes.
• Successful tape-out experience with leading foundries.
• Hands-on experience with analog mixed-signal IC development from definition to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance analog integrated circuits.
• Conduct detailed design simulations and verification.
• Support testing and debugging of analog ICs.

Skills

Analog integrated circuit design

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Circuit performance verification

Design innovation techniques

Mentoring junior engineers

EDA tool familiarity

Low-power circuit design

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and development of high-performance analog integrated circuits, including amplifiers, data converters, voltage regulators, and other analog signal processing circuits.
• Conduct detailed design simulations, verification, and validation to ensure circuit performance meets specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including digital designers, layout engineers, and system architects, to ensure seamless integration of analog and digital components.
• Drive innovation by researching and implementing advanced design techniques, methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the improvement of design processes and standards.
• Support the testing, characterization, and debugging of analog ICs, working closely with the test engineering team to optimize performance and yield.
• Document design specifications, methodologies, and test results, ensuring comprehensive and accurate technical documentation.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on CMOS analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit design
• 5+ years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC development in advanced CMOS processes (PhD experience may be considered as experience), successful tape-out experience with leading foundries
• Strong knowledge in analog/mixed signal circuits such as OpAmps, bandgap, voltage/current references
• Familiar with common EDA environment tools, CAD tools and Analog design methodology including design, simulation, layout, and verification tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques
• Hands‑on experience with analog mixed-signal IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision and bench characterization
• Ability to create innovative architecture and circuit solutions to meet customer requirements
• Ability to work in a startup environment and to work both independently and as a team player

Experience in one or more of the following areas considered a strong plus:

• Hands‑on experience in data converter (ADC/DAC) design and techniques
• Hands‑on experience in memory design or in‑memory computing circuit design
• Hands‑on experience in AMS design and verification methodology

Salary Range

$110,000 - $300,000 / year