Principal Mixed-Signal ASIC Engineer — Tapeout Leader (Remote)

Voyant Photonics; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch daily at HQ

Job summary

Voyant Photonics in NYC is hiring its first Principal Mixed-Signal ASIC Engineer to establish and lead our custom IC development program. You will architect the ASIC strategy, select tools and processes, build a small team, and deliver working silicon that enables our product roadmap.

The role is hands-on (>80% IC design) with a clear path to technical leadership as we scale. You’ll own from concept through production silicon, collaborate with photonics, systems, and FPGA/digital teams, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design with an 80/20 analog-to-digital focus.
• Proven track record leading multiple tapeouts from concept to production silicon.
• Deep expertise in low-noise analog circuit design, particularly transimpedance amplifiers or similar precision front-end circuits.
• Knowledge of test plan development for analog ASICs at OSAT partners.
• Strong understanding of mixed-signal design: ADCs, DACs, bias circuits, and power management.
• Experience working in both mature nodes and interfacing with advanced node digital design.
• Ability to hit the ground running: we need working silicon in 9-12 months.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills—you'll work across disciplines daily.

Responsibilities

• Drive analog tapeouts from concept to production across different technology nodes (130 nm and below, including BCD processes).
• Design ultra‑low‑noise transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) achieving low pA/√Hz noise performance.
• Develop mixed‑signal circuits including amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, and power management blocks that interface directly with photonic ICs.
• Establish the ASIC development environment: select and deploy EDA tools, define design flows, and set standards for verification and validation.
• Collaborate closely with photonics designers, systems engineers, and FPGA/digital design teams to ensure seamless co‑design.
• Provide HDL and architectural input to our external digital design partner (you won't own place‑and‑route for advanced node digital, but you'll guide the requirements).
• Hire and mentor a small team of analog and digital IC designers.

Skills

Analog design

Mixed-signal design

Tapeouts

Team leadership

Tools

EDA tools

Job description

Voyant Photonics in NYC is hiring its first Principal Mixed-Signal ASIC Engineer to establish and lead our custom IC development program. You will architect the ASIC strategy, select tools and processes, build a small team, and deliver working silicon that enables our product roadmap.

The role is hands-on (>80% IC design) with a clear path to technical leadership as we scale. You’ll own from concept through production silicon, collaborate with photonics, systems, and FPGA/digital teams, and