Lead Analog IC Design Engineer

Job Title

Lead Analog IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Lead analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design efforts, own transistor-level design and verification for assigned IP or products, and coordinate with layout, verification, and system teams to deliver silicon. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on circuit design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Experience Level

Senior - typically expected to have extensive experience (commonly 7+ years) in analog IC design; the posting does not list an explicit years-of-experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead transistor-level analog and mixed-signal circuit design and simulation.
• Define design specifications and participate in architecture and trade-off decisions.
• Perform design verification, characterization, and margin analysis across process/voltage/temperature corners.
• Collaborate with layout, verification, and system teams to drive tapeout readiness.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and provide technical leadership for the design team.
• Support post-silicon debug, bring-up, and performance optimization as needed.

Requirements

Information not specified in the source posting.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.