Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Lead (PMIC)

FINITETEK INC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

FINITETEK INC. seeks an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Lead to spearhead PMIC product development in San Francisco.

The role directs a multidisciplinary team, defines chip architectures, and ensures successful tape-outs with aggressive performance and schedule targets. The candidate will lead block-level design and verification, collaborate across Digital, Verification, Layout, and Test teams, and drive post-silicon validation to production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power electronics or microelectronics.
• 10+ years of IC design experience, with a proven track record of PMIC products released to high-volume manufacturing.
• Expertise in analog/mixed-signal blocks: Bandgaps, OP-Amps, high-efficiency switching regulators, and data converters (ADC/DAC).
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre) and modeling languages (Verilog-AMS, SystemVerilog).
• Good understanding of BCD process technologies
• Strong grasp of semiconductor device physics and design for EMI/EMC and ESD protection.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the full IC development lifecycle, including research, design, and evaluation of PMIC products.
• Define system-level architectures and write detailed specifications for analog and mixed-signal blocks such as LDOs, Buck/Boost converters, and Battery Management systems.
• Lead full-chip integration and top-level simulations; drive verification strategies to ensure design completeness across all process corners.
• Partner with Digital Design, Verification, Layout, and Test Engineering teams to resolve trade-offs between power, area, and performance.
• Lead post-silicon validation, bench correlation, and root-cause analysis during debug phases to ensure production readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Analog Mixed-Signal

LDOs

Buck-Boost

Power electronics

EMI/ESD design

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Cadence Spectre

Verilog-AMS

SystemVerilog

Job description

Job Title : Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Lead (PMIC)

Job Type : Full Time/ Direct Hire

Role Overview

As the Design Lead, you will spearhead the design and development of high-performance PMIC products. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to define chip architectures, oversee mixed-signal implementation, and ensure successful tape-outs that meet aggressive performance and schedule targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Direct and participate in the full IC development lifecycle, including research, design, and evaluation of PMIC products.
• Architecture &Specification: Define system-level architectures and write detailed specifications for analog and mixed-signal blocks such as LDOs, Buck/Boost converters, and Battery Management systems.
• Design & Verification: Lead full-chip integration and top-level simulations; drive verification strategies to ensure design completeness across all process corners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Digital Design, Verification, Layout, and Test Engineering teams to resolve complex trade-offs between power, area, and performance.
• Silicon Debug & Characterization: Lead post-silicon validation, bench correlation, and root-cause analysis during debug phases to ensure production readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power electronics or microelectronics.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant IC design experience, with a proven track record of releasing multiple PMIC products into high-volume manufacturing.
• Technical Expertise:
• Expertise in analog/mixed-signal blocks: Bandgaps, OP-Amps, high-efficiency switching regulators, and data converters (ADC/DAC).
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre) and modeling languages (Verilog-AMS, SystemVerilog).
• Process Knowledge:
• Good understanding of BCD process technologies
• Strong grasp of semiconductor device physics and design for EMI/EMC and ESD protection.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with digital control architectures and industry-standard protocols