Analog IC Design Manager

Job Title

Analog IC Design Manager

Role Summary

The Analog IC Design Manager leads a multidisciplinary analog and mixed-signal design team responsible for high-speed optical communication ICs, including transimpedance amplifiers and laser drivers. The role owns the new product introduction (NPI) lifecycle from product definition through tape-out, qualification, and volume production.

Works across Stansted and global sites to deliver high-performance IC solutions that meet schedule, cost, and performance targets for data-center and telecom applications.

Experience Level

Senior — requires extensive experience: the posting specifies 10+ years in semiconductor analog design and 5+ years in leadership or engineering management.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include technical leadership, programme execution, and cross-functional alignment.

• Manage and develop a team of analog circuit designers and layout engineers, including recruitment and performance management.
• Own end-to-end NPI across multiple high-speed IC programmes from concept through production ramp.
• Translate product and system requirements into executable analog design plans meeting schedule, cost, and performance targets.
• Drive execution across concurrent programmes: scheduling, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
• Lead pre-tape-out reviews and ensure layout verification and production readiness.
• Oversee post-silicon bring-up, silicon correlation, and performance optimisation to improve first-pass success.
• Coordinate with Product, Applications, Test, Validation, Reliability, and Marketing to align on customer and system requirements.
• Prepare and present technical updates and programme status to senior leadership, highlighting risks and milestones.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, leadership experience, and programme execution capabilities.

• Minimum 10+ years' experience in semiconductor analog design.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a leadership or engineering management role.
• Hands-on experience in analog circuit design, mixed-signal integration, simulation, and IC verification.
• Proven experience leading NPI programmes in semiconductor environments and managing multiple concurrent projects under schedule and resource constraints.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional engineering organisations.
• Ability to run design reviews, drive technical decisions, and improve first-pass silicon outcomes.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in optical communication IC design (laser drivers, TIAs) and high-speed IC development.
• Familiarity with semiconductor design tools, advanced analog simulation environments, and SAP.
• Exposure to semiconductor device physics, analog optimisation techniques, and engineering standards or governance frameworks.
• Project or programme management certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline is required. A Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline is preferred. Project/programme management certification (e.g., PMP) is listed as preferred.

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.