Analog IC Design Engineer

Job Title

Analog IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and deliver analogue and mixed-signal subsystems for high-speed IC programmes (TIAs and laser drivers) from concept through validation and production. The role is part of a cross-functional IC development team based in Stansted (UK) and Ottawa (Canada) and reports to the Design Centre Manager.

Experience Level

Entry-level — 0–2 years of relevant industry experience in analog IC design.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Own and develop key analogue subsystems within larger IC programmes (approx. 20%).
• Deliver circuit and block-level analogue designs meeting performance, power, area, and reliability targets (approx. 20%).
• Collaborate with layout engineering to ensure post-layout performance and parasitic-aware optimisation (approx. 15%).
• Support verification, correlate simulations with lab measurements during validation and bring-up (approx. 10%).
• Work with Product, Test, Verification, Reliability, and Product Engineering teams to align designs with system requirements (approx. 10%).
• Contribute to circuit innovation and continuous improvement of analogue design methodologies (approx. 10%).
• Communicate technical work and present results to engineering teams and stakeholders (approx. 10%).
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to meet programme schedules (approx. 5%).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 0–2 years practical experience in Analog IC design.
• Strong understanding of CMOS/BiCMOS analogue circuit design principles and semiconductor device physics.
• Good grounding in circuit theory, device behaviour, and design trade-offs (performance, power, area).
• Experience using Cadence design and simulation tools.
• Ability to collaborate across layout, verification, test, and product teams; strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Exposure to RF / high-speed analog design (10 GHz+).
• Experience with Laser Driver and/or TIA circuit design.
• Understanding of RF/analog layout principles (floorplanning, parasitics, matching, ESD, crosstalk, IR drop).
• Experience with high-frequency passive design (inductors, T-coils) and 3D modelling techniques.
• Knowledge of device modelling (Verilog-AMS, SystemVerilog or equivalent) and DFM/yield optimisation concepts.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required. A Master’s degree (MSc) or specialised analogue IC design training is preferred. The posting does not state an explicit equivalency clause for experience in place of a degree.

About the Company

Company: Semtech

Headquarters: Camarillo, California, USA

Semtech Corporation is a high-performance semiconductor company providing IoT systems and Cloud connectivity solutions. The company focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions that support a smarter, more connected, and sustainable planet, with a dedication to quality across infrastructure, industrial, and consumer markets.