Principal Analog IC Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. is hiring a Principal Analog IC Design Engineer in Richardson, TX (hybrid onsite with San Jose, CA option). You will drive architecture, design, and validation of high-performance analog power ICs, collaborating with global teams to deliver efficient, reliable products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in EE, 12+ years in semiconductors, and 8+ years in analog/mixed-signal IC design with DC-DC converters. Cadence Virtuoso, Simplis, and ADS are preferred. Competitive base salary offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of engineering experience in semiconductors.
• 8+ years in analog/mixed-signal IC design with DC-DC converters and control methods.
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with EDA tools such as parasitic extraction, capacitive coupling tools, etc.
• Experience with production release of power management ICs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-performance analog power management ICs.
• Collaborate with system engineers to define architecture and specs.
• Select and implement optimal circuit topologies for robustness and manufacturability.
• Conduct transistor-level design, simulation, and validation.
• Work with layout to optimize floor planning and silicon performance.
• Engage with global teams to align development strategies.
• Define validation methodologies with test engineers and optimize production tests.
• Drive technical reviews and present design decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Analog IC design

Power management

DC-DC converters

Mixed-signal IC

EDA tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Simplis

ADS

Job description

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Principal Analog IC Design Engineer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Richardson, TX, US, 75081 San Jose, CA, US, 95134

Requisition ID: 10882

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo's fast-growing Power Management division is at the forefront of innovation in Power Loss Protection, PMICs, Motor Control, and Battery Management solutions, serving a diverse range of applications across Mobile, Consumer, IoT, and Industrial markets. We are seeking a highly skilled Analog Power Design Engineer to develop next-generation, high-performance power management solutions. In this role, you will drive architecture, design, and validation of industry-leading analog power ICs, collaborating closely with cross-functional global teams to deliver world-class products that set new benchmarks in efficiency, reliability, and performance.

This is a hybrid position where the expectation is to be onsite multiple days a week at either our Richardson TX or San Jose CA office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-performance analog power management ICs, ensuring best-in-class efficiency, power density, and reliability.
• Collaborate with system engineers to define product architecture and specifications, balancing performance, power, and cost requirements.
• Select and implement optimal circuit topologies, ensuring robustness, yield, and manufacturability.
• Conduct transistor-level design, simulation, and validation to meet functional and performance specifications.
• Work closely with layout engineers to optimize floor planning, parasitic, and overall silicon performance.
• Engage with global design teams, including colleagues in Asia, to align on development strategies and execution plans.
• Partner with test and characterization engineers to define validation methodologies, troubleshoot design issues, and optimize production test strategies.
• Drive technical reviews and documentation, presenting design decisions, analysis, and trade-offs to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years of engineering experience (or an equivalent amount of education and expereince) working in the semiconductor industry
• 8+ years of experience (or an equivalent amount of education and expereince) in analog and mixed-signal Integrated circuit (IC) design, with DC-DC power converter architectures and control methodologies such as voltage mode control and current mode control
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools such as EMIR tools capacitive coupling tools and flows, parasitic extraction tools, floating nodes, etc.
• Experience with production release of power management ICs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or PHD in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Simplis, and ADS
• Hands-on lab experience supporting high frequency switching power supplies in the semiconductor power management industry

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $170,300 - $221,500, relevant for the California Bay Area (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

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