Principal Analog IC Designer

Amber Solutions, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Industry impact

Job summary

AmberSemi in the United States is seeking a Principal Analog IC Designer to lead architecture, design, and production of Power Management ICs for datacenter processor power.

You will drive transistor-level design, layout supervision, high-volume silicon tape-outs, and cross-functional collaboration, mentoring junior designers and interfacing with customers when needed.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
• Proven record of multiple silicon tape-outs and product releases.
• Expertise in precision analog, high-speed analog, or power management ICs.
• Deep understanding of noise, stability, mismatch, linearity, and reliability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture definition and detailed design of high-performance analog and mixed-signal IC blocks (e.g., Power FETs, amplifiers, LDOs, bandgaps).
• Define top-level specifications in collaboration with system architects and product teams.
• Perform transistor-level design, simulation, and verification across PVT corners using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Drive layout supervision and post-layout verification (parasitic extraction, Monte Carlo, mismatch, reliability analysis).
• Own silicon bring-up, lab validation, debugging, and characterization.
• Ensure designs meet performance, power, area, yield, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Mentor and technically guide junior and senior analog designers.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to best practices, methodologies, and design flows.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including digital, layout, packaging, test, and product engineering.
• Support customer interactions when needed for technical deep dives.

Skills

Analog IC design

Power management

CMOS/BiCMOS

Noise analysis

Mentorship

Leadership

Communication

Simulation/verification

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Analog IC Designer to lead the architecture, design, and production of advanced Power Management ICs. This role will drive the development of scalable solutions for datacenter processor power. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in power conversion topologies, control theory, and silicon-proven designs in high-volume environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture definition and detailed design of high-performance analog and mixed-signal IC blocks (e.g., Power FETs, amplifiers, LDOs, bandgaps)
• Define top-level specifications in collaboration with system architects and product teams.
• Perform transistor-level design, simulation, and verification across PVT corners using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Drive layout supervision and post-layout verification (parasitic extraction, Monte Carlo, mismatch, reliability analysis).
• Own silicon bring-up, lab validation, debugging, and characterization.
• Ensure designs meet performance, power, area, yield, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Mentor and technically guide junior and senior analog designers.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to best practices, methodologies, and design flows.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including digital, layout, packaging, test, and product engineering.
• Support customer interactions when needed for technical deep dives.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
• Strong foundation in device physics, analog circuit theory, and CMOS/BiCMOS processes.
• Proven record of multiple successful silicon tape-outs and product releases.
• Expertise in precision analog, high-speed analog, or power management ICs.
• Deep understanding of noise, stability, mismatch, linearity, and reliability analysis.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, or equivalent EDA tools.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership abilities.

Compensation

• Salary: Range from $140,000-$240,000 based on experience and skill sets

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact in the semiconductor industry.

Equal opportunities

AmberSemi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.