As a Staff Analog Design Engineer at Analog Devices, you will lead the design and development of complex analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, working with significant latitude to solve challenging technical problems. you'll provide technical leadership on critical projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor less experienced engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires deep technical expertise combined with broader business understanding to drive innovation and ensure successful product delivery across multiple applications and markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership : Lead architecture development and optimization for complex analog and mixed-signal ICs using industry-standard tools, providing direction and expertise to project teams
- Design and Development : Design and develop sophisticated analog and mixed-signal ICs including sensor interfaces, data converters, multiplexers, active/passive filters, and power distribution systems
- Circuit Design and Simulation : Perform advanced block and transistor-level design, simulation, evaluation, and debugging to ensure optimal performance across process, voltage, and temperature variations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with product definers, verification engineers, process engineers, test engineers, and application engineers to ensure designs meet performance objectives and business goals
- Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, reviewing their work and contributing to their professional development
- Innovation and Problem Solving : Contribute to the development of new theories, methods, and architectural approaches to solve complex design challenges
- Project Planning and Management : Significantly contribute to project proposals, staffing decisions, and budgeting forecasts that impact crucial organizational objectives
Must Have Skills
- Analog Circuits Design : Expert-level ability to design and analyze complex analog circuits including amplifiers, filters, and data converters with the skill to optimize designs for specific applications and lead architectural decisions
- Mixed-Signal IC Design : Advanced expertise in designing and integrating analog/digital circuits in complex mixed-signal environments with consideration for signal integrity, noise mitigation, and power optimization
- Circuit Architecture Development : Demonstrated ability to develop innovative circuit architectures that balance performance requirements with practical implementation constraints and business objectives
- Simulation Modeling and Analysis : Advanced proficiency with simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB, and Cadence Design Suite to validate complex designs across various conditions and lead statistical validation efforts
- Integrated Circuit Layout : Deep understanding of physical IC layout considerations and experience optimizing layouts for performance, including guiding layout engineers on critical aspects
- CMOS Technology : Comprehensive knowledge of CMOS circuit design principles and implementation techniques for integrated circuits with the ability to make architectural tradeoffs
- Data Converter Design : Expert-level knowledge of ADC/DAC design principles with demonstrated ability to optimize critical performance parameters and implement innovative architectures
Preferred Education and Experience
- Masters degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of relevant experience in analog circuit design
- Experience with successful IC tape-outs and first-pass silicon
- Publication record or patents in analog/mixed-signal design