What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior/Staff Analog IC Design Engineer position at Powerlattice Technologies Inc.?
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)