Sr Principal Analog IC Design Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (vacation, sick/wellness

Parental leave

Incentive plan

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Analog Power Design Engineer to drive architecture, design and validation of next‑generation power management ICs across mobile, IoT and industrial markets.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams worldwide to deliver efficient, reliable power solutions, pushing performance benchmarks in efficiency and reliability. This hybrid role requires onsite presence several days weekly in the U.S. and international offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 15+ years in semiconductor engineering and 8+ years in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Experience with DC-DC converters and voltage/current mode control.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of high-performance analog power management ICs with best-in-class efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with system engineers to define architecture and specs balancing performance, power and cost.
• Select circuit topologies ensuring robustness, yield and manufacturability.
• Conduct transistor-level design, simulation and validation to meet specs.
• Work with layout engineers to optimize floor planning and silicon performance.
• Engage with global teams to align development strategies and execution plans.
• Partner with test/characterization to define validation methodologies and production tests.
• Drive technical reviews and document design decisions and trade-offs.

Skills

Power IC design

DC-DC architectures

Analog/mixed-signal

Technical communication

EDA tools

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Simplis

ADS

EMIR tools

Job description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 78872

Description

Skyworks 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. This is a hybrid position where the expectation is to be onsite multiple days a week at either our Richardson TX or San Jose CA office.

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 Experience And Skills

• 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

Desired Experience And Skills

• 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

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $135,900 - $295,000 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].