Senior Principal Analog Power IC Designer

Qorvo, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr Principal Analog IC Design Engineer to lead the development of high‑performance power management ICs.

The role drives architecture, transistor‑level design, and validation, collaborating with cross‑functional global teams to deliver efficient, reliable products for mobile, IoT, and industrial markets. A strong background in DC‑DC converters and production release is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in the semiconductor industry.
• 8+ years of experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design with DC-DC converter architectures and control methods.
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with EDA tools such as EMIR and parasitic extraction tools/flows.
• Experience with production releases of power management ICs.

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, parasitics, and overall silicon performance.
• Engage with global design teams to align on development strategies and execution plans.
• Partner with test and characterization engineers to define validation methodologies and optimize production test strategies.
• Drive technical reviews and documentation, presenting design decisions and trade-offs to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analog IC design

Power management

DC-DC converter architectures

Transistor-level design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Simplis

ADS

EMIR tools

Job description

Qorvo, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr Principal Analog IC Design Engineer to lead the development of high‑performance power management ICs.

The role drives architecture, transistor‑level design, and validation, collaborating with cross‑functional global teams to deliver efficient, reliable products for mobile, IoT, and industrial markets. A strong background in DC‑DC converters and production release is required.