Lead Analog Design Architect for High-Performance IP

MIPS Holding Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Engineer, Analog Design to lead high-performance analog and mixed-signal IP development.

You will own circuit design, drive architecture choices, and validate silicon across cross-functional teams including layout and verification. Ideal candidates bring deep CMOS analog knowledge, 10+ years of end-to-end experience, and strong leadership in design reviews and validation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of analog mixed signal design experience from concept to silicon.
• Deep understanding of CMOS analog design fundamentals, noise, stability, and variation.
• Experience meeting power, performance and area requirements.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard EDA tools for design and simulation (Cadence/Synopsys/Ansys).
• Scripting in Perl, Python; proficiency in Virtuoso and analog simulations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; proven silicon bring-up and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and development of complex analog/mixed-signal IP blocks.
• Perform transistor-level circuit design, simulation, and verification.
• Lead design reviews, verification strategy, and silicon validation across teams.
• Collaborate with layout, AMS, and product teams for robust, testable designs.
• Define architecture to meet DFT requirements and document bring-up procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices in analog design.

Skills

Analog design

Noise analysis

Circuit simulation

PVT variability

Scripting (Python)

Education

Electrical or Computer Eng degree

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Ansys

Virtuoso

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Engineer, Analog Design to lead high-performance analog and mixed-signal IP development.

You will own circuit design, drive architecture choices, and validate silicon across cross-functional teams including layout and verification. Ideal candidates bring deep CMOS analog knowledge, 10+ years of end-to-end experience, and strong leadership in design reviews and validation activities.