Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field plus 5+ years of IC design experience, or
Master's degree with 3+ years of IC design experience, or
PhD with no prior IC design experience required.
Strong foundation in CMOS analog and mixed-signal IC design.
Proficiency in analog modeling and simulation tools, like Matlab and Spectre.
Hands-on experience with silicon debug and validation.
Responsibilities
Design and develop analog/mixed-signal IC blocks from concept through production.
Define architectures and perform transistor-level design using relevant tools.
Simulate and verify circuit and chip-level performance with industry-standard methodologies.
Lead layout implementation, ensuring design rule checks closure.
Perform lab validation and debug post-silicon characterization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for manufacturable design solutions.
Contribute to technical documentation and design reviews.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge consumer and embedded applications.
Engagement in the full IC development lifecycle.
Access to advanced design and validation tools.
Potential for career growth with further education and experience opportunities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Analog Design Engineer to join a collaborative hardware design team developing high performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits for advanced consumer and embedded applications. In this role, you will contribute to the design of next generation ICs spanning data converters, power management, amplifiers, and common analog infrastructure implemented in advanced CMOS processes.
You will participate in the full IC development lifecycle, from concept and architecture through silicon validation and production, while working closely with cross functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions that integrate easily into customer systems.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop analog and mixed-signal IC blocks from concept through production, including data converters, power management, amplifiers, and supporting circuitry in advanced CMOS processes.
Define architectures, perform transistor-level design, and create behavioral and system models using tools such as Matlab, Verilog-A, SystemVerilog, and Simulink.
Simulate and verify circuit and chip-level performance using Spectre and mixed-signal methodologies (analog-on-top, digital-on-top).
Lead or support layout implementation, post-layout simulation, and performance optimization, ensuring DRC/LVS closure.
Perform silicon bring-up, lab validation, debug, and post-silicon characterization using standard lab instrumentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including digital, layout, test, and systems engineering to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
Support product validation, characterization, and production test development through debug, analysis, and silicon learning.
Contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, and reusable analog infrastructure or platforms.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field:
Bachelor's with 5+ years of relevant IC design experience.
Master's with 3+ years of relevant IC design experience.
PhD with 0+ years of relevant IC design experience.
Strong foundation in CMOS analog and mixed-signal IC design.
Deep understanding of the analog design flow: architecture, design, integration, verification, and silicon validation.
Proficiency with analog modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Matlab, Spectre, Verilog-A, SystemVerilog).
Solid understanding of device physics, noise analysis, stability, and control theory.
Hands-on lab experience with silicon debug and validation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Experience with:
Power conversion architectures (inductive and/or capacitive)
Delta-sigma ADCs/DACs and discrete-time or continuous-time signal processing
Switched-capacitor circuits, PLLs, LNAs, and audio-oriented analog blocks
System and behavioral modeling
Familiarity with reliability topics (ESD, latch-up, long-term device stress).
Experience across multiple CMOS process nodes and geometry scales.
Ability to plan, lead, and review analog subsystem designs.
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Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.
About Cirrus Logic, Inc
Cirrus Logic, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor supplier that specializes in analog, mixed-signal, and audio DSP integrated circuits (ICs). Since 1984, Cirrus Logic has been developing high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for a broad range of innovative customers. Cirrus Logic's products span the entire audio signal chain, from capture to playback, providing innovative products for the world's top smartphones, tablets, digital headsets, wearables, and emerging smart home applications. Cirrus Logic is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Shenzhen, China.
