Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
Role Summary
Responsible for the architecture, circuit design, verification, layout oversight, and silicon evaluation of CMOS mixed-signal analog and digital blocks. Typical blocks include data converters, PLLs, filters, and voltage regulators.
The role works within an IC design team and spans system definition, circuit simulation, implementation, and post-silicon validation using tools such as Cadence ADE and MATLAB.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The posting expects several years of practical analog/mixed-signal IC design experience (see Education Requirements for degree/experience combinations).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include full lifecycle analog/mixed-signal design and verification.
- Define architecture and circuit specifications from system-level requirements.
- Perform system- and circuit-level simulation and analysis.
- Design and verify analog/mixed-signal blocks (data converters, PLLs, filters, regulators, etc.).
- Define verification plans and run complex simulations and analyses.
- Oversee layout activities and participate in silicon bring-up and evaluation.
- Create, run, and review complex test programs; mentor and review work of junior engineers.
- Write clear technical documentation and design descriptions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external users, and vendors; research industry trends relevant to analog/mixed-signal ICs.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design and verification.
- Practical experience with Cadence ADE and SPICE-based simulation tools.
- Experience with MATLAB for system-level modeling and analysis.
- Familiarity with Verilog/VHDL or mixed-signal verification flows (as applicable).
- Ability to run and interpret complex simulations and measurement data.
- Clear verbal and written communication; effective technical documentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills using deductive and inductive reasoning.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 2+ years of analog/mixed-signal IC design experience; or Master's degree with 4+ years; or PhD with 2+ years. The posting allows these degree-and-experience combinations as alternatives to demonstrate required expertise in analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
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.
