Analog/Mixed Signal ASIC Design Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Analog/Mixed Signal ASIC Design Engineer
Role Summary
Join Qualcomm's mixed-signal IP design team to develop high-speed, high-performance, low-power analog and mixed-signal IP (SerDes, DDR, PLL, DAC, ADC, sensors, etc.) for products in 5G, AI/ML, compute, and automotive markets. The team includes architects, ASIC designers, protocol experts, signal-processing and algorithm engineers.
The role focuses on schematic capture, circuit simulation, architecture definition, analog/digital partitioning, cross-functional integration, and silicon bring-up support.
Experience Level
Mid-level. Experience guidance varies by degree: examples in the posting reference multi-year ASIC or analog design experience (see Education Requirements for degree/experience combinations).
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include schematic capture, circuit simulation, and collaboration across functional teams.
- Perform schematic capture and simulations using Cadence Virtuoso and related tool flows.
- Contribute to architecture definition and analog/digital design partitioning for mixed-signal IP.
- Collaborate with layout, digital, and test teams to integrate and validate designs.
- Support silicon bring-up, lab testing, and debugging activities.
Requirements
Key technical skills and experience required or strongly preferred. Degree requirements are summarized separately under Education Requirements.
- Must-have: Demonstrated interest or experience in analog integrated-circuit design and familiarity with schematic capture and circuit simulation workflows.
- Must-have: Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso (schematic/simulation) and ASIC design tool flows.
- Must-have: Experience using design and analysis tools such as SPICE, MATLAB and/or Verilog/VHDL.
- Nice-to-have: Industry experience designing high-speed mixed-signal IP (CTLE, CDR, PLL, RXAFE, DAC, ADC, SerDes, DDR).
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with MATLAB and Python for modeling and analysis; understanding of design-for-yield and production issues for high-speed links.
- Nice-to-have: Knowledge of signals and systems and sampled-domain signal processing.
Education Requirements
The posting references multiple acceptable academic backgrounds: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Examples from the listing include: Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of analog/mixed-signal IC design experience (or 4+ years of ASIC-related experience), Master's degree in EE or related field (with examples showing 4+ years of ASIC-related experience), or PhD in EE or related field (with examples showing 2+ years of ASIC-related experience).
About the Company
Company: Qualcomm
Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States
Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.
