Principal Power Management Technical Lead

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Job summary

MediaTek Research Lab Inc. is seeking a Principal Power Management Technical Lead in San Jose, CA. The role involves leading analog and power management design teams, overseeing the development of integrated power delivery solutions, and driving complex projects from concept to production. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in SOC power delivery and 5+ years of leadership experience. The salary range is $201,000 - $287,000, with additional benefits such as health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SOC/CPU/GPU power delivery architecture and design.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in PMIC, IVR, switching power converters, LDOs, and advanced CMOS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of analog and power management designers.
• Oversee the architecture, modeling, and prototyping of integrated power delivery solutions.
• Drive requirements gathering, feasibility studies, and design reviews.

Skills

Power management design

Leadership

Communication skills

Cadence Virtuoso

Python

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Spectre

Job description

Principal Power Management Technical Lead

Category: Chip Design

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: More than 8 Years Work Experience

Education: Master's Degree

Job Description

MediaTek’s Data Center team is at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of cutting‑edge technologies that power the world's most advanced data centers. We are a dynamic group of system architects, packaging technology developers, and SoC design experts dedicated to creating high-performance, efficient, and reliable solutions. Our team collaborates closely to push the boundaries of technology, ensuring optimal performance, power efficiency, and scalability for data center applications. Join our Data Center team and be a part of the technological revolution that is shaping the future of data centers. If you are passionate about innovation and have the expertise to drive strategic technology development, we would love to hear from you.

Lead and mentor a team of analog and power management designers, providing technical direction and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Oversee the architecture, modeling, and prototyping of integrated power delivery solutions, ensuring best‑in‑class efficiency, transient response, power integrity, EMI mitigation, and reliability.

Drive requirements gathering, feasibility studies, and design reviews, collaborating closely with packaging, thermal, mechanical, and vendor teams.

Develop and implement strategies for on-package, high-density power delivery, leveraging expertise in PMIC, IVR, switching power converters, LDOs, and advanced power devices.

Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and represent the team in executive and customer meetings.

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in SOC/CPU/GPU power delivery architecture and design.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex projects from concept to production in a fast‑paced environment.
• Deep expertise in PMIC, IVR, switching power converters, LDOs, and advanced CMOS technologies.
• Strong knowledge of control loop theory, power integrity, EMI, and thermal management.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, AMS, Matlab, and Python.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Salary range: $201,000- $287,000
• Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short and long term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation time, Parental leave, 401K and more.
• MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.