Hybrid requiring 3 days a week onsite in the office
Reports To: Head of Engineering
About Us
PowerLattice is a well-funded semiconductor start-up company backed by well-known large Silicon Valley VCs. The company is working on the industry’s groundbreaking chiplet solution for a fundamental shift in how high-performance chips get powered, paving the way for the next generation of AI and advanced computing.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Analog IC Design Engineer to serve a leadership role for advanced mixed-signal / analog SoC developments. This individual will provide technical leadership from architecture definition through silicon validation and production ramp. The ideal candidate combines deep analog design expertise with strong cross-functional leadership skills and a proven record of accomplishment of delivering complex ICs to market.
Key Responsibilities About The Role
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Define and drive overall chip architecture and top-level specifications.
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Lead analog and mixed-signal block partitioning and system integration.
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Perform high-level feasibility analysis and risk assessment.
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Review and approve block-level designs to ensure architectural alignment.
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Drive silicon bring-up strategy and debug execution.
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Architect and design high-performance analog blocks such as Bandgap references, Oscillators, LDOs, Opamps, ADCs, or DAC.
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Perform circuit design starting with initial block-level specifications.
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Conduct schematic design, simulation, and optimization to meet performance targets.
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Provide layout guidance and collaborate closely with layout engineers to ensure design intent is met.
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Perform post-layout simulations (PEX) and correlation with pre-layout results.
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Participate in design reviews and contribute to design documentation.
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Post silicon works for block level evaluation, characterization, and debugging.
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Follow best practices for analog IC design, verification, and signoff.
Minimum Qualifications
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M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields.
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15+ years of hands-on analog IC design experience.
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Proven experience as a technical lead or chip lead on successful tapeouts.
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Strong expertise in CMOS analog design fundamentals.
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Deep understanding of noise, linearity, stability, and precision design.
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Experience with advanced CMOS nodes.
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Strong knowledge of ESD, reliability, and production considerations.
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Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in deep submicron CMOS technologies.
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Familiarity with high power, high accuracy analog design techniques.
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Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive salary and stock option grant
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Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)