Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo is seeking a Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer in San Jose, CA to drive the architecture, design and validation of advanced analog power management ICs. You will lead transistor-level design, collaborate with system engineers, and work with global teams to achieve best-in-class efficiency and performance.

Responsibilities include defining architectures, selecting topologies, and coordinating with layout and test teams to ensure robust, manufacturable devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in semiconductors.
• 8+ years in analog/mixed-signal IC design with DC-DC power converters.
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Experience with production release of PMICs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance analog PMICs.
• Collaborate with system engineers to define architecture and specs.
• Select and implement optimal circuit topologies for robustness and manufacturability.
• Conduct transistor-level design, simulation and validation.
• Work with layout engineers to optimize floor planning and silicon performance.
• Engage with global design teams to align strategies.
• Partner with test/validation teams to define methodologies and optimize production test.
• Drive technical reviews and present trade-offs to stakeholders.

Skills

Analog IC design

Power management

DC-DC architectures

Transistor-level simulation

EDA tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Simplis

ADS

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Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: San Jose, CA, US, 95134 Richardson, TX, US, 75081

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visitwww.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo’s fast-growing Power Management division is at the forefront of innovation in Power Loss Protection, PMICs, Motor Control, and Battery Management solutions, serving a diverse range of applications across Mobile, Consumer, IoT, and Industrial markets. We are seeking a highly skilled Analog Power Design Engineer to develop next-generation, high-performance power management solutions. In this role, you will drive architecture, design, and validation of industry-leading analog power ICs, collaborating closely with cross-functional global teams to deliver world-class products that set new benchmarks in efficiency, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-performance analog power management ICs, ensuring best-in-class efficiency, power density, and reliability.
• Collaborate with system engineers to define product architecture and specifications, balancing performance, power, and cost requirements.
• Select and implement optimal circuit topologies, ensuring robustness, yield, and manufacturability.
• Conduct transistor-level design, simulation, and validation to meet functional and performance specifications.
• Work closely with layout engineers to optimize floor planning, parasitic, and overall silicon performance.
• Engage with global design teams, including colleagues in Asia, to align on development strategies and execution plans.
• Partner with test and characterization engineers to define validation methodologies, troubleshoot design issues, and optimize production test strategies.
• Drive technical reviews and documentation, presenting design decisions, analysis, and trade-offs to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 15+ years of engineering experience (or an equivalent amount of education and expereince) working in the semiconductor industry
• 8+ years of experience (or an equivalent amount of education and expereince) in analog and mixed-signal Integrated circuit (IC) design, with DC-DC power converter architectures and control methodologies such as voltage mode control and current mode control
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools such as EMIR tools capacitive coupling tools and flows, parasitic extraction tools, floating nodes, etc.
• Experience with production release of power management ICs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or PHD in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Simplis, and ADS
• Hands-on lab experience supporting high frequency switching power supplies in the semiconductor power management industry

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and implicit consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.