Senior/Staff Analog IC Design Engineer
Powerlattice Technologies Inc. · HQ - Vancouver, WA; Chandler, AZ
Extracted from the posting
Design analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks such as bandgaps, LDOs, oscillators, op-amps, ADCs, and DACs, from specification through schematic, simulation, layout guidance, and post-layout PEX verification. Support silicon bring-up, characterization, and debugging. Requires Cadence EDA tools and CMOS analog experience.
About Us
PowerLattice is a well-funded semiconductor startup backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms. We are developing a groundbreaking chiplet solution for a fundamental shift in how high-performance chips are powered, paving the way for the next generation of AI and advanced computing.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior or Staff level Analog IC Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop high-quality analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, contributing to fundamental analog building blocks from initial specification through post-layout verification and silicon validation.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including layout, verification, and silicon validation, and play a key role in delivering robust, production-ready designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop core analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks, including bandgap references, oscillators, LDOs, op-amps, ADCs, and DACs
- Translate system and block-level specifications into robust circuit architectures and implementations
- Perform schematic capture, simulation, and optimization to meet performance, power, area, and reliability targets
- Provide layout guidance and collaborate closely with layout engineers to ensure design intent is met
- Perform post-layout (PEX) simulations and correlations with pre-layout analysis
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to clear, thorough design documentation
- Support silicon bring-up, block-level evaluation, characterization, and debugging
- Apply best practices for analog design, verification, and sign-off
Minimum Qualifications
This role is Hybrid requiring 3 days a week onsite in the office
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on analog design experience
- Strong foundation in analog circuit theory, device physics, and CMOS technologies
- Experience designing common analog blocks such as bandgaps, LDOs, oscillators, op-amps, ADCs, and DACs
- Proven ability to carry designs from specification through schematic, simulation, layout guidance, and post-layout verification
- Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence)
- Solid experience with DC, AC, transient, noise, and corner simulations
- Working knowledge of reliability, mismatch, and layout-dependent effects
- Hands-on laboratory experience, including silicon bring-up, bench characterization, and debugging of analog/mixed-signal ICs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with deep submicron CMOS process technologies
- Familiarity with high-power or high-accuracy analog design techniques
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Compensation & Benefits
Anticipated annual base salary for Member of Technical Staff: $150,000 - $200,000
- Stock option grant
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
