Sr Staff Engineer - Analog IC
SemtechJob Title
Sr Staff Engineer - Analog IC
Role Summary
Lead design and delivery of high-accuracy analog and mixed-signal ICs for force sensor AFEs, integrated force sensors, and haptic drivers. Serve as technical lead across cross-functional teams to define architecture, execute designs, and ensure manufacturable, reliable chips.
Experience Level
Senior level. The posting specifies 12+ years of experience in analog IC design within the semiconductor industry.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities and ownership areas; approximate effort breakdown where provided.
- Lead design and development of high-accuracy analog and mixed-signal ICs; deliver robust, high-quality designs that meet specifications and timelines (≈55%).
- Own critical chip subsystems and act as technical lead across cross-functional project teams (≈20%).
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product Definition, Test, Verification, Reliability, and Product Engineering to ensure successful product development (≈10%).
- Drive innovation in circuit design and architecture to improve performance and efficiency (≈5%).
- Mentor and support junior engineers and interns, providing technical guidance (≈5%).
- Communicate complex technical concepts via reports and presentations to senior stakeholders (≈5%).
Requirements
Key technical must-have skills and preferred qualifications.
Must-have:
- Deep understanding of CMOS/BiCMOS analog circuit design practices.
- Proven experience as a technical lead on chip development projects.
- Strong mixed-signal design expertise, including parasitic, matching, ESD, latch-up, crosstalk, and IR drop analysis.
- Expert proficiency with the Cadence design environment, simulation, and verification tools.
- Expertise in device modelling and mixed-signal simulation (Verilog-AMS, SystemVerilog).
- Analog block and full-chip schematic design, process corner analysis, and post-layout simulation.
- Block-level verification including LVS/DRC/PEX and experience with chip top-level verification.
- Understanding of design for manufacturability, reliability, yield optimization, and DFMEA documentation.
- Experience translating MEMS models into equivalent circuits.
- Production experience and demonstrated problem-solving and innovation capabilities.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with mixed-signal lab validation techniques and equipment.
- Experience translating haptic actuator models into equivalent circuits.
- Familiarity with high-voltage and high-current ASIC design.
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in a relevant field.
Education Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, or a related engineering field. Desired: postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in a relevant field. No specific certifications or explicit "equivalent experience" language was provided.
About the Company
Company: Semtech
Headquarters: Camarillo, California, USA
Semtech Corporation is a high-performance semiconductor company providing IoT systems and Cloud connectivity solutions. The company focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions that support a smarter, more connected, and sustainable planet, with a dedication to quality across infrastructure, industrial, and consumer markets.
