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Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

We are looking for a Staff RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in San Diego, CA. You will work in a highly co-operative environment to design highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state of the art technologies. You will be a part of an energetic, fast growing team with opportunities for to develop technical depth and product-level ownership as well as customer interaction and system definition. Successful members of our team are self-starters, highly curious, communicative, and have strong sense of accountability. We are very flexible with work arrangements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MSEE/PhD with 5 years of IC design experience
  • RF design experience in advanced silicon processes
  • Deep understanding of analog, RF and mmW design techniques including parasitic modeling and EM analysis
  • Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits including impact of transition and package
  • Familiarity of RF/mmWave beamforming architectures and circuit blocks (ie. phase shifters, VGA)
  • Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral, analog, RF, AMS and basic Verilog/VerilogA
  • Design experience in analog or digital PLLs with block level expertise in PFD, Charge Pumps, Dividers, VCOs etc. is a plus
  • Experienced with LDO and power supply design for low noise is a plus
  • Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packages is a plus
  • Knowledgeable about foundry processes and ability to perform trade-studies to select appropriate processes for specific RFIC applications
  • Experienced in silicon characterization and debugging
  • Proven track record of design for first time success
  • Capable to mentor others in advanced circuit design and simulation techniques
  • Experience with Cadence, EMX or other electromagnetic simulators
  • Participates in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information

You are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all the qualifications above. We have flexibility for the level for this role and will look for best fit at any level.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $125,400 - $163,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Salary : $125,400 - $163,000

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