Analog IC Design Engineer

Job Title

Analog IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and validate high-performance analog and mixed-signal IC blocks (high-speed ADCs/DACs, RF transmitter/receiver front ends and signal-chain components) from architecture through silicon validation. Work with advanced deep-submicron CMOS processes and collaborate with layout, verification, and test teams.

Role covers circuit design, modeling, post-layout verification, tapeout support and lab-based silicon characterization for communication and sensing systems.

Experience Level

Mid-level — requires practical, hands-on experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, including tapeout and lab testing. Exact years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design, analyze, and optimize high-performance analog and mixed-signal IC blocks, including high-speed ADCs, DACs and RF front ends.
• Create transistor-level schematics and run circuit simulations using Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre (DC, AC, transient, noise, Monte Carlo, corners).
• Develop system-level and behavioral models using MATLAB, Verilog-A, and Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Collaborate with layout engineers on floorplanning, device matching, shielding and layout optimization.
• Perform post-layout verification and extraction using tools such as Cadence Pegasus and Calibre.
• Support full-chip integration: interface definition, top-level verification and signoff flows.
• Lead or support tapeout activities, including schematic/layout reviews and documentation.
• Develop silicon validation plans, guide lab testing, analyze measurement data, and debug performance issues.
• Produce technical documentation, datasheets, and customer-facing materials.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Proven analog/mixed-signal IC design experience with tapeout in advanced CMOS processes (experience at 22 nm, 12 nm, 7 nm is relevant).
• Demonstrated experience designing high-speed ADCs (required); DAC and RF circuit experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ADC/DAC architectures and high-speed data-converter tradeoffs.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre for circuit design and simulation.
• Experience with MATLAB for system-level modeling and calibration.
• Experience developing/using Verilog-A and Verilog/SystemVerilog models for mixed-signal designs.
• Familiarity with physical verification and extraction tools (Cadence Pegasus, Siemens Calibre) and post-layout simulation/tapeout signoff flows.
• Hands-on lab testing experience with high-speed ADC/DAC or RF ICs and ability to analyze silicon measurement data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field is preferred; the posting specifically references Electrical Engineering and Microelectronics. No other formal degree requirements or explicit equivalent-experience language were provided.

About the Company

Company: Alphacore

Headquarters: Tempe, AZ, United States

Analog and mixed-signal IC design company specializing in high-performance ADCs, DACs, RF transceivers and signal-chain building blocks for communication and sensing systems, working in advanced CMOS nodes and supporting tapeout and silicon validation.