Senior Mixed Signal / Memory Circuit Designer

Mythic; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mythic in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Mixed Signal / Memory Circuit Designer to design and verify complete NVM IP macros for the company’s product architecture using foundry NVM technologies.

You will participate in NVM architecture optimization, handshaking with analog blocks, and ensure robust verification across full‑chip interfaces, collaborating with validation and backend teams to accelerate silicon evaluation and qualification.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in EE or related field, 3+ years industry experience.
• Hands-on circuit design, full chip simulation, debugging and verification.
• NVM embedded or product experience is a plus.
• Experience modeling circuits with Python, Verilog-A, SystemVerilog RNM is a plus.
• Familiarity with memory circuit blocks: decoders, HV switches, charge pumps, regulators, bandgap, sense amps, BIST.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify complete IP macros for Mythic product architecture using NVM technologies.
• Contribute to NVM architecture for performance and area optimization.
• Design and verify circuits interfacing with analog computation blocks.
• Develop and optimize NVM circuits: HV generators, x-path/y-path, test and peripheral circuits.
• Develop RNM models and functional models for verification of NVM circuits.
• Verify functional blocks and full-chip interfacing with NVM design.
• Collaborate with validation engineers to accelerate silicon evaluation.
• Coordinate with backend teams for production qualification releases.

Skills

Circuit design

Full chip simulation

Verilog-A

SystemVerilog RNM

NVM experience

Python scripting

Cadence

SPICE

Memory block design

Education

MS/PhD in EE

Tools

Cadence tools

SPICE

Verilog simulations

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Mixed Signal / Memory Circuit Designer to help design and verify complete NVM IP macros for Mythic's product architecture using foundry NVM technologies.
What You'll Do

• Participate in design and responsible for verifying complete IP macros specifically applicable for Mythic product architecture utilizing the available NVM (non-volatile memory) technologies from foundries
• Involve in NVM architecture for optimum performance and area
• Design and verify the new circuits to handshake with the analog computation blocks
• Design, optimize and verify the NVM circuits including and not limited to high voltage generator block, x-path, y-path, test and peripheral circuits
• Participate in RNM (Real Number Modeling) and functional model of NVM circuits for verification
• Responsible for verifying the functional blocks and full chip level interfacing with NVM design
• Work closely with the validation engineers to expedite the silicon evaluation process
• Work closely with backend teams for the production qualification releases
  

What You'll Bring

• Ph.D. or MS degree in EE or related 3+ years industrial experience
• Hands-on experience in circuit design, full chip circuit simulation, debugging, and verification
• Hands-on experience in NVM embedded or NVM product (NOR, NAND, etc) is a plus
• Hands-on experience modeling circuits using Python, Verilog-A, and System Verilog Real Number Modeling is a plus
• Familiar and hands-on experience some memory circuit block design: decoder, high voltage switches, charge pumps, HV and LV regulator, bandgap, high performance low power sense amp, monitoring, and BIST capability is a plus
• Good understanding & knowledge of semiconductor device physics, and advanced process technology
• Experienced in design tapeout activities, layout supervision, silicon debugging
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well across multi-functional teams
• Fluent in all major CAD tools: SPICE, Cadence, Verilog simulation software
• Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and team player
  

$178,000 - $240,000 a year
At Mythic, we foster a collaborative and respectful environment where people can do their best work. We hire smart, capable individuals, provide the tools and support they need, and trust them to deliver. Our team brings a wide range of experiences and perspectives, which we see as a strength in solving hard problems together. We value professionalism, creativity, and integrity, and strive to make Mythic a place where every employee feels they belong and can contribute meaningfully.
Mythic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.