Principal Engineer, Analog Design

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Analog Design

Role Summary

Senior analog/mixed-signal IC designer responsible for developing key analog IP blocks and driving design quality from schematic through silicon bring-up. Works on a cross-functional team with layout, verification, and SoC integration engineers to close performance and reliability requirements.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 10–15 years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design.

Responsibilities

Deliver transistor-level analog and mixed-signal designs and support their validation.

• Design and develop analog/mixed-signal IP: amplifiers (op-amps, instrumentation), comparators, data converters (SAR, delta-sigma, pipeline), bandgap references, LDOs/DC-DC basics, and monitoring circuits (POR, power-good).
• Perform transistor-level schematic design, simulation, and verification using industry EDA tools.
• Analyze performance across PVT: corner simulations, Monte Carlo mismatch, noise, and reliability assessments.
• Collaborate with layout engineers to ensure parasitic-aware design and performance closure.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design tradeoffs, reviews, and verification planning.
• Support silicon bring-up, lab validation, and on-chip debugging.
• Produce clear documentation of specifications, simulations, and validation results; mentor junior engineers.
• Follow Environmental, Health, Safety & Security practices in all activities.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience for successful performance in the role.

• 10+ years practical experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design (architecture to verification).
• Strong grasp of analog fundamentals: device operation, biasing, gain/bandwidth, stability/compensation, noise and mismatch.
• Experience with transistor-level design and simulation in CMOS technologies.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools (for example, Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre).
• Ability to run and interpret PVT, corner, and Monte Carlo simulations; strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and documentation skills; experience working in global, cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Basic scripting skills (Python, MATLAB) for automation and data analysis.
• Experience with low-power techniques, layout concepts, parasitic effects, and silicon validation/lab debugging.
• Exposure to advanced process nodes (Bulk CMOS, FDSOI, FinFET) and tape-out experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.