Sr. Principal Analog Design Engineer

GlobalFoundries; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 171,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Analog Design Engineer to own the architecture and design of high‑performance analog/mixed‑signal IP used across multiple SoCs. The role focuses on signal chain IP (ADC/DAC/amps/interfaces) or power management IP (LDOs/DC‑DCs/bandgaps).

You will lead transistor‑level design, schematic/verification, and collaborate with digital, layout and product teams to ensure robust, scalable IP.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical/computer engineering or related field.
• 16+ years in analog/mixed-signal design with end-to-end IP delivery.
• Deep CMOS analog fundamentals, noise, stability, mismatch and variation.
• Experience with industry EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Ansys).
• Ability to script (Perl/Python) and automate tasks; proficient in Virtuoso.
• Strong debugging, silicon bring-up, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture and design of high-performance analog/mixed-signal IP.
• Lead schematic, simulation, and verification across PVT corners.
• Collaborate with digital, system, layout, and product teams.
• Drive silicon bring-up, characterization, and IP re-use improvements.
• Define DFT requirements and contribute to test cost reductions.
• Provide mentorship and enforce best practices in analog design.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

CMOS technology nodes

Schematic design & verification

Lab debugging & instrumentation

System-level thinking & noise analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership & mentoring

Verilog/VHDL familiarity

Documentation & requirements writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Ansys

Virtuoso

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Principal Analog Design Engineer to own and drive the architecture and design of high-performance analog/mixed-signal IP used across multiple SoCs. This role will focus on signal chain IP (ADCs, DACs, amplifiers, sensor interfaces) or power management IP (LDOs, DC-DCs, charge pumps, bandgaps).

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop analog and mixed signal IP for products developed by MIPS covering industrial, automotive and other end-equipment. Develop high performance analog and mixed signal IP covering signal chain IPs such as ADC (SAR, pipeline, delta-sigma), DACs, precision amplifiers, clocking, sensor interfaces or develop power management IP such as LDOs, DC-DC converters (buck-boost, buck, boost), bandgap references, charge pumps, power sequencing and monitoring circuits like POR, power good, power glitch etc.
• Strong demonstrated design implementation ability to perform transistor-level design using advanced CMOS technology nodes. Lead schematic design, simulation, and verification across PVT corners. Strong understanding of analog design fundamentals and technology aspects. Understanding and knowledge of design implementation for robustness covering process variation, mismatch, noise and reliability issues for advanced process nodes.
• Cross-collaboration across disciplines working closely with digital, system, layout, and product teams. Strong understanding of system level issues, noise, performance, area trade-offs, reliability considerations. Provide technical leadership during architectural analysis.
• Silicon Execution to support top-level integration, verification and tape-out. Lead silicon bring-up, characterization and bring-up of the IPs designed. Drive continuous improvements and lessons learnt for next-generation IP for re-use and scalability
• Validation and Characterization skills on post-silicon. Ability to define validation and characterization requirements. Understanding spec compliance requirement needs and drive validation teams. Define architecture to meet Design For Test (DFT) requirements and document bring-up, initialization procedures. Drive design for test cost reductions where applicable
• Technical leadership in providing technical guidance and mentorship to other junior engineers working in the team. Establish best practices in analog design methodology and verification. Influence roadmap planning for reusable analog IP platforms
• Stay current with the latest trends in semiconductor design, drive design innovations, providing technical leadership and mentoring within the Hardware engineering team. Participate in internal and external technical forums and lead next generation IP development

Other Responsibilities

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 16+ years of experience in analog mixed signal design in end-end design and delivery of complex analog IP blocks. Proven expertise from concept to silicon is required.
• Deep understanding of CMOS analog design fundamentals, noise analysis, stability and compensation, device mismatch and variation. Experience and proven record of meeting power, performance and area requirements. Strong understanding of low‑power design techniques required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of industry‑standard EDA tools for design and simulation such as Cadence, Synopsys, Ansys etc. Basic scripting and automation using PERL, Python and expertise in virtuoso and analog simulation environments.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills: Ability to identify, assess, and aid in debugging complex problems. Proven silicon bring‑up and debugging skills required. Familiarity with lab equipment required.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills: Capable of producing clear, comprehensive requirements and architecture and design documentation for both internal and external usage.
• Collaborative mindset: Comfortable working in global, cross‑disciplinary teams and engaging directly with different disciplines across design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ISO 26262/IEC 61508: Experience in applying the standard throughout the development lifecycle, especially at the semiconductor IP and SoC level.
• Strong understanding of analog layout techniques.
• Driving innovation and participation in industry level technical events, publishing papers/patents is highly preferrable.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre‑employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.

Expected Salary Range

$171,000.00 - $296,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.