Principal Analog IC Design Engineer

Job Title

Principal Analog IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Lead architecture, design, and validation of high-performance analog power management integrated circuits (PMICs, DC-DC converters, motor and battery management) for mobile, consumer, IoT, and industrial applications. Work on transistor-level design, collaborate with layout, test, system engineering, and global design teams to deliver production-ready silicon.

This is a hybrid role with expectations to be onsite multiple days per week at the San Jose, CA or Richardson, TX office.

Experience Level

Senior / Professional. The role expects 12+ years of engineering experience and at least 8+ years focused on analog and mixed-signal IC design for power-management architectures.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include end-to-end analog power IC development and cross-functional collaboration:

• Lead design and development of high-performance analog power management ICs, targeting efficiency, power density, and reliability.
• Define product architecture and specifications with system engineers, balancing performance, power, and cost.
• Select and implement circuit topologies that ensure robustness, yield, and manufacturability.
• Perform transistor-level design, simulation, and validation to meet functional and performance targets.
• Collaborate with layout engineers to optimize floorplanning, parasitics, and silicon performance.
• Work with global design teams and stakeholders to align development strategies and schedules.
• Partner with test and characterization teams to define validation methods, resolve issues, and optimize production tests.
• Prepare and present technical reviews, documentation, and trade-off analyses for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience. Preferred items are listed separately.

• Minimum 12+ years of engineering experience in the semiconductor industry (12+ years total experience required).
• At least 8+ years of analog and mixed-signal IC design experience focused on DC-DC power converter architectures and control methodologies (voltage-mode and current-mode control).
• Experience with transistor-level simulation and verification; familiarity with parasitic extraction and floating-node issues.
• Experience with EMIR/capacitive coupling analysis and parasitic extraction flows and tools.
• Track record of production release of power management ICs and supporting ramp to manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences and demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional execution.
• Preferred (nice-to-have): experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Simplis, ADS, and hands-on lab support for high-frequency switching power supplies.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The posting allows equivalent combinations of education and experience. Preferred: Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Qorvo

Headquarters: Greensboro, NC, US

Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that enhance connectivity and power for a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a focus on RF and power solutions, Qorvo combines technology leadership and global manufacturing to address complex challenges in fast-growing industries. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives them to shape the future of wireless communications.