Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Job Title

Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Lead technical contributor on RFIC product developments (RF beamformers, up/down converters, mixers, detectors, switches, attenuators, filters, phase shifters, amplifiers) within an RF semiconductors team based in Istanbul. Responsible for driving design direction, resolving complex technical issues, and coordinating cross-functional efforts from design through silicon bring-up.

Experience Level

Senior - typically requires 7+ years of relevant RFIC design experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include hands-on circuit design, technical leadership, and cross-team coordination.

• Transistor-level IC design for RF blocks and system-level behavioral/architectural design.
• Lead technical approach on ambiguous or high-impact design challenges, define tradeoffs and success criteria.
• Plan and execute design evaluation and silicon bring-up: first-silicon characterization, root-cause analysis, and corrective iterations.
• Design across multiple process and packaging technologies and contribute to design-for-manufacturability.
• Develop improved methods, models, and workflows to increase design efficiency and quality.
• Provide project and cross-functional leadership, including clear technical communication and documentation.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, guide technical growth and professional behaviors.
• Travel domestically or internationally up to approximately 10% as required for project work or collaboration.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional competencies; plus items are noted.

• Strong understanding of S-parameters, transmission line theory, and RF network behavior.
• Proven ability to design, simulate, and verify circuits at transistor and behavioral levels with strong RF fundamentals.
• Experience with IC design tools such as Cadence and ADS.
• Demonstrated IC tape-out experience and familiarity with silicon debug and characterization workflows.
• Experience with RF test equipment and on-wafer / packaged device characterization (preferred).
• Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation tools (EMPro and/or HFSS) is a plus.
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to drive resolution on complex issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to influence across teams and present technical results clearly.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to work with ambiguity and learn new topics quickly.

Education Requirements

M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is expected; PhD preferred. Equivalent practical experience in RFIC design may be acceptable. Field: Electrical Engineering or closely related technical disciplines.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.