Staff Analog Engineer

Job Title

Staff Analog Engineer

Role Summary

Design and deliver analog blocks and mixed-signal systems for CMOS integrated circuits, from specification through transistor-level design, simulation, silicon characterization and production support. Work as part of a cross-functional team interfacing with digital, firmware, layout, verification, test and product engineers.

Experience Level

Senior — the posting specifies a minimum of 3+ years' experience in analog CMOS IC design.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities span design, verification, lab characterization and cross-team support.

• Analog block and system design: specification, high-level analysis, transistor-level design, simulation, optimization, and production support (40%).
• Design optimization, verification, technical documentation and layout supervision (20%).
• Silicon lab evaluation, characterization and debug (10%).
• Block and system modelling including behavioral models (10%).
• Provide technical support to test, product and application engineering teams (10%).
• Interface and collaborate with digital, firmware, verification, layout and other cross-functional teams (10%).

Requirements

Key must-have skills and relevant experience, followed by desirable skills.

Must-have:

• 3+ years' experience in analog CMOS integrated circuit design.
• Proven experience designing transistor-level CMOS analog blocks and systems (examples: ADCs, DACs, sensor interfaces, switched-capacitor circuits, power management, LDOs, bandgap, biasing, amplifiers, oscillators, PLLs, comparators, filters, physical I/Os).
• Strong understanding of analog trade-offs and concepts: speed, power, noise, mismatch, linearity, stability, and area.
• Mastery of IC design CAD tools, including schematic entry and SPICE / mixed-mode simulation tools.
• Experience using laboratory instruments (oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters) and measurement methods for silicon characterization.
• Independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in a team; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• System-level knowledge: signal processing, digital integration, modeling, test and application considerations.
• Experience with mixed-signal circuits, high-resolution and low-power analog design techniques.
• Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/AFS, Siemens Symphony, MATLAB, and hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL).
• Experience developing and verifying analog/mixed-signal behavioral models.
• Experience in consumer or ITA market circuit developments.

Education Requirements

M.S. in Electrical Engineering or higher.

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.