Position Summary

The Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer / Technical Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of complex analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance semiconductor products from concept through silicon qualification. The individual serves as a technical reference within the organization, driving innovation, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business and technical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and verification of analog and mixed-signal blocks, including amplifiers, voltage references, regulators, ADCs/DACs, PLLs, clocking circuits, sensor interfaces, and power management solutions.
• Develop transistor-level designs and perform detailed simulations to ensure performance across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) conditions.
• Drive design reviews, technical risk assessments, and problem-solving activities throughout the product development cycle.
• Support layout implementation, post-layout verification, silicon bring-up, characterization, and production ramp activities.
• Collaborate closely with system architects, digital design, verification, layout, product engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Define and promote best practices, design methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and strategic product development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Typically >15 years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design.
• Strong expertise in CMOS analog circuit design and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and related simulation and verification environments.
• Proven track record of successful silicon development and product delivery.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, noise analysis, reliability, and design-for-manufacturing considerations.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership and decision-making.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects and influence technical direction.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Effective mentoring and team development skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on quality, innovation, and execution.

Expected Impact

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering robust, high-performance analog solutions, driving first-pass silicon success, advancing design methodologies, and contributing to the development of future products and technologies while serving as a recognized technical leader within the organization.

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