Senior Design Engineer

Diodes-Incorporated; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Diodes Incorporated is seeking a Design Engineer to develop high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for advanced serial communication applications. This role spans product definition through release to manufacturing and works closely with architecture, verification, applications, layout, and new product development teams.

The position offers collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to contribute across the design flow, from feasibility studies to silicon

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of analog design experience with high-speed serial protocols such as UFS, MIPI, USB, PCIe, DisplayPort, or HDMI.
• Experience with analog building blocks (equalizers, current mirrors, op-amps, bandgap references, oscillators, regulators).
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre or HSPICE, and 3D electromagnetic extraction tools.
• Experience with layout principles, matching techniques, parasitic extraction, and postlayout verification.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed-signal ICs from product definition through release to manufacturing.
• Assist architecture definition with feasibility studies and trade-offs.
• Develop analog circuits meeting functional, performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Perform top-level and block-level analog design verification.
• Provide design support to application engineers and customers during product designins.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary NPD teams.
• Partner with Design Verification to support robust silicon.

Skills

Analog design

High-speed protocols

Layout techniques

Post-layout verification

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre/HSPICE

3D EM extraction tools

Job description

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

Job Title

About the Role

Diodes Incorporated is seeking a Design Engineer to develop high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for advanced serial communication applications. This role spans product definition through release to manufacturing and works closely with architecture, verification, applications, layout, and new product development teams.

What You’ll Do

• Design analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits from product definition through release to manufacturing.
• Support architecture definition, including feasibility studies and evaluation of design trade-offs.
• Develop analog circuits that meet functional, performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Perform top-level and block-level analog design verification using current testbench development, automation, and data-analysis methodologies.
• Provide design support to application engineers and customers during product designins.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary new product development teams.
• Partner with the Design Verification team to support robust, bug-free silicon.

Tools You’ll Use

• Spectre and HSPICE
• 3D electromagnetic extraction tools
• Parasitic extraction and post-layout verification tools

What You’ll Gain

• Build strong connections through networking and mentoring with members of Diodes’ highly skilled workforce
• Collaboration and exposure to a global team and resources
• Gain Practical, project-based experience that strengthens your technical and professional skills.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of analog design experience supporting high-speed serial communication protocols such as UFS or MIPI, USB, PCIe, DisplayPort, or HDMI.
• Working experience with analog building blocks such as equalizers, current mirrors, operational amplifiers, bandgap references, oscillators, and regulators.
• Proficiency with design and simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre or HSPICE, and 3D electromagnetic extraction tools.
• Experience with layout principles, matching techniques, parasitic extraction, and postlayout verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to UFS 5.0, USB4 Version 2.0, or PCIe 6.0 development.
• Experience with advanced CMOS and BiCMOS process technologies.
• Knowledge of reliability considerations including ESD, latch-up, electromigration, and stress effects.
• Working knowledge of analog design verification.
• Experience with silicon bring-up, debugging, and characterization.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management skills and a record of delivering projects on schedule.

Life at Diodes

Diodes Incorporated delivers advanced analog and power semiconductor solutions to the world’s leading technology companies, driving innovation, efficiency, and performance across high-growth markets. Our teams collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions in a fast-paced, transparent culture guided by Integrity, Commitment, and Innovation.

We design reliable technology that improves the world—while prioritizing sustainability, safety, and employee well-being.

Our Vision: Inspire future technology through leading semiconductor solutions.

Diodes Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $165,000 . Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, education, location, and business needs. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This salary range represents the Company’s good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting.