Staff Engineer, Analog design

Lumentum; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,800 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health and welfare benefits

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking a Staff Engineer in Analog Design to develop advanced analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for optical communication. This role involves circuit design, simulations, and validation to meet performance and cost requirements.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master's in Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience in analog IC design, collaborating with teams to resolve complex design challenges, and mentoring aspiring engineers.

Lumentum offers a competitive salary range of $108,800 - $155,400 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years with a Ph.D. in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Experience designing complex analog ICs in advanced CMOS processes.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Perform detailed circuit simulations to verify performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and document design specifications.

Skills

Analog IC design

Mixed-signal design

Problem-solving

EDA tools proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Mentor Graphics Calibre

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Engineer, Analog Design. Lumentum is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer, Analog Design to contribute to the development of high-performance analog and mixed‑signal integrated circuits for optical communication products. This role involves designing, simulating, and validating complex analog blocks and subsystems, ensuring they meet stringent performance, power, and cost requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced analog and mixed‑signal circuits, including but not limited to ADCs, DACs, transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), laser drivers, and various high-speed linear and non‑linear circuits for optical modules.
• Perform detailed circuit simulations (e.g., SPICE, Spectre) to verify performance, robustness, and corner case behavior.
• Conduct layout supervision and parasitic extraction, working closely with layout engineers to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and participate in silicon validation, debug, and characterization in the lab.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including digital designers, firmware engineers, system architects, and test engineers to define specifications, integrate designs, and troubleshoot issues.
• Analyze and resolve complex design problems, performance bottlenecks, and yield issues.
• Document design specifications, simulation results, test procedures, and characterization reports.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and design methodologies in analog and mixed‑signal design.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices within the design team.

Job Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant experience in analog/mixed‑signal IC design.
• Proven track record of successfully designing, taping out, and bringing to production complex analog ICs in advanced CMOS processes.
• Strong expertise in the design of high‑speed analog building blocks such as op‑amps, bandgaps, LDOs, voltage references, drivers, and receivers.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Mentor Graphics Calibre, Synopsys Custom Compiler).
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, analog layout techniques, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience with silicon characterization and debug using lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, parameter analyzers).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in optical communication applications (e.g., coherent transceivers, pluggable optics) is highly desirable.

Pay Range

P60-USA-1 :$108,800.00 - $155,400.00

Disclaimer

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.