Principal Chip Lead
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers.
About the role
Expand your design expertise in high-performance power management solutions on cutting-edge FinFet processes and break free from repetitive designs and older process limitations. Empower Semiconductor, a Silicon Valley innovator driving the AI revolution with groundbreaking technology, redefines power delivery by designing and developing high-frequency and high-density power converters for AI processors and data center applications. In this role, you will spearhead the development of our next generation of products, architecting, designing, and optimizing advanced power delivery systems from concept to production while working alongside all departments within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead project: own top-level design and verification, partition blocks.
- Drive design flow to keep project on schedule and error-free.
- Design IP blocks and communicate knowledge to the rest of the team.
- Supervise top-level IC floorplan and layout development.
- IC evaluation: including initial bring-up, detailed bench characterization, timely debug, and design fix.
- Develop test/qualification plan and support to bring the product to mass production.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 12-15+ years' experience in Power IC design.
- Experience in chip/project lead (2+ projects) with 5+ team members.
- Demonstrated track record in successfully leading analog power IC design projects from initial concept into mass production working with customer requirements.
- Switching converters design experience including power stage and controller architecture.
- Ability to do transistor circuit design in one or more of the following areas: bandgap, precision voltage and current references, variable gain amplifiers, continuous time filters, PLLs (analog, hybrid, and digital), ADCs (Flash, SAR, sigma-delta), voltage regulators, temperature sensors, I/O blocks, DAC, sense, and protection circuits.
- Strong knowledge in device physics and deep sub-micron processes.
- Proficiency in Cadence design and verification tools.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Strong sense of ownership/accountability; able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Good communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Pay
The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $180,642 to $261,579. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus based on personal and company factors.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Other benefits.
Schedule
1st Shift/Days. Required travel: 10% of the time.