Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer

Job Title

Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and implement high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits used in next-generation memory and interface solutions. You will work on circuit specification, schematic design, simulation, and silicon validation as part of a multidisciplinary design team based in San Jose, CA.

Work is onsite at the company facility; the role contributes directly to memory and interface IP development.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical experience expectations: BS + ~4 years industry experience, or MS + ~2 years industry experience; relevant hands-on analog/mixed-signal design experience is required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include circuit design, verification, and coordination with layout and validation teams.

• Design analog/mixed-signal circuits (wireline transmitters/receivers, equalizers CTLE/DFE, PLLs, CDRs, ADCs, DACs, voltage regulators, bandgap references).
• Define circuit specifications and architecture in collaboration with system and design teams.
• Perform schematic design and simulation; support silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation.
• Guide and coordinate layout/mask designers; provide floorplan and layout guidelines to meet performance and area targets.
• Analyze circuit performance to support design sign-off and characterization.
• Document design methodology and contribute to improvements in design flows and automation.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal fundamentals (noise, matching, parasitics, feedback systems).
• Hands-on design experience with one or more of: wireline transceivers, equalizers (CTLE/DFE), PLLs, CDRs, ADCs, DACs, voltage regulators, bandgap references.
• Experience with mixed-signal verification and post-silicon validation techniques.
• Ability to lead and coordinate with layout/mask teams and provide clear design guidance.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Nice-to-have: high-speed interface design experience (PCIe, MIPI, SerDes, UCIe, memory interfaces), familiarity with FinFET processes, circuit modeling (Verilog-A, MATLAB), hardware description languages (Verilog/SystemVerilog), and automation scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl).

Education Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field plus a minimum of 4 years industry experience, or MS in Electrical Engineering or related plus a minimum of 2 years industry experience. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field is listed as preferred. Fields referenced: Electrical Engineering and related technical disciplines.

About the Company

Company: SK hynix America

U.S. subsidiary of SK hynix, a global semiconductor company specializing in DRAM and NAND flash memory and related memory solutions for mobile devices, data centers, and consumer electronics. Focuses on advanced memory technologies, AI applications, and high-performance storage.