Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer

Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in analog IC design, with a proven track record of successful product tape-outs in a semiconductor company.
• Deep expertise in the design of various analog building blocks, such as op-amps, comparators, bandgap references, LDOs, data converters (ADCs/DACs), and PLLs.
• Extensive experience with Cadence design tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE-XL) and strong proficiency in analog simulation and verification methodologies.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, process technologies (e.g., BCD, CMOS), and their impact on circuit performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex analog circuits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and mentor others.
• Ability to lead technical projects and drive design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural definition, design, simulation, and layout supervision of complex analog and mixed-signal circuits, such as ADCs, DACs, LDOs, bandgap references, amplifiers, and high-voltage interfaces.
• Drive the definition of analog circuit blocks based on system-level requirements and specifications, collaborating closely with system architects, digital designers, and test engineers.
• Perform detailed transistor-level circuit design, including schematic capture, simulation (e.g., Spectre, HSPICE), and verification using advanced EDA tools.
• Oversee and guide layout engineers to ensure optimal performance, matching, and robustness of analog circuits.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-silicon verification, including corner simulations, Monte Carlo analysis, noise analysis, and reliability checks.
• Develop and implement innovative analog circuit solutions to meet challenging performance, power, and area targets.
• Participate in silicon bring-up, characterization, and debugging, working closely with test and product engineering teams to ensure successful product launch.
• Mentor junior and staff engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and design methodologies to continuously improve design practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, applications, digital design, and manufacturing to ensure seamless product development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive qualification standards (e.g., AEC-Q100).
• Familiarity with functional safety concepts (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Experience with mixed-signal verification methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for design automation and data analysis.
• Prior experience in a principal or lead design role.