Lead Member of Technical Staff, Analog Engineering

Job Title

Lead Member of Technical Staff, Analog Engineering

Role Summary

Lead analog and mixed-signal design efforts for complex semiconductor IP. The role drives transistor-level design, verification, silicon bring-up and cross-functional integration for high-performance analog blocks.

Work within an engineering team to define architecture, deliver robust silicon, mentor engineers, and ensure timely releases of analog IP used in customer products.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires many years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design and technical leadership (approx. 8+ years expected).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, design ownership, and delivery of analog/mixed-signal IP:

• Lead transistor-level analog and mixed-signal circuit design and simulation (SPICE).
• Define circuit architecture and drive design trade-offs to meet performance, power, and area targets.
• Plan and execute silicon bring-up, debug, characterization, and performance tuning in lab.
• Collaborate with layout, verification, firmware, and system teams to ensure correct integration.
• Conduct design reviews, provide thorough documentation and release packages for IP.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; lead technical decision-making within the team.

Requirements

The following are expected for successful candidates. Must-haves are listed first; nice-to-haves follow.

• Must-have: Extensive hands-on experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design at transistor level, including circuit simulation and silicon characterization.
• Must-have: Proven experience with silicon bring-up, lab debug, and using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• Must-have: Strong ability to collaborate with layout, verification, and system engineers and to produce release-quality documentation.
• Must-have: Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience on multi-engineer projects.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with high-speed interfaces, PLLs, SerDes, or data converters; familiarity with mixed-signal verification flows and foundry process considerations.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with scripting for automation (Python, Perl, Tcl) and knowledge of EDA tools and flows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field is typical; Master's or PhD preferred. Equivalent practical experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design is acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Rambus

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Rambus is a global leader in advanced semiconductor and technology solutions, specializing in enhancing data access and improving performance in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company is known for its innovative IP and solutions in memory, security, and interface technologies. With a strong focus on research and development, Rambus continues to push the boundaries of technology to meet the growing demands of the digital age.