Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC Design Engineer

Mora Taara

. Own and deliver custom ASIC blocks for co-integration with large-scale photonic integrated circuits .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $258,000 - $294,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in analog/mixed-signal ASIC design, including hands-on experience with tape-out processes and verification methodologies. Proficient in integrating electronic and photonic systems for advanced wireless optical communication applications.

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Ph.D. In Electrical EngineeringAnalog/Mixed-Signal Circuit DesignTapeout Experience In BCD TechnologyFluency In Hardware Description LanguagesExperience With Calibre Or Equivalent Software

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Hard Skills

Analog-To-Digital ConvertersDigital-To-Analog ConvertersBandgap ReferencesVoltage RegulatorsAmplifiersDesign Rule Checks (DRC)Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)Power Integrity (PI)Signal Integrity (SI)Systems-On-Chip (SoCs)

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

EDA ToolsSOSGitCalibre

Industry Keywords

ASIC DesignPhotonic Integrated CircuitsWireless Optical CommunicationChip ArchitectureSystem-Level Optimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and deliver custom ASIC blocks for co-integration with large-scale photonic integrated circuits
Contribute to ASIC tape-out, delivery, and validation of ASIC dies
Perform hands-on analog/mixed-signal ASIC design, verification, and layout
Work with ASIC design, layout, and test engineers
Contribute to chip architecture, system-level optimization, and product strategy
Develop next-generation co-integrated electronic and photonic modules for wireless optical communication systems based on integrated optical phased arrays
Help advance products from prototype through production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field
10 or more years of relevant industry experience
Demonstrated achievements in analog/mixed-signal circuit design and implementation in modern CMOS technologies
Deep design expertise in analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, bandgap references, voltage regulators, amplifiers, and supporting circuitry
Tapeout experience in high voltage Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) technology, including successful silicon bring-up and characterization
Extensive background in integration and co-simulation of analog and digital circuits for mixed-signal design and verification
Hands-on experience contributing to multiple ASIC tape-outs at commercial foundries, including chip top-level ownership
Hands-on experience with Design Rule Checks (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), Power Integrity (PI), and Signal Integrity (SI) verification
Expertise in planning and executing verification of large Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) with complex digital logic and custom-designed blocks
Fluency in hardware description languages, RTL code, and RTL-to-GDS design flows using industry-standard EDA tools
Experience with SOS and Git
Proficiency with Calibre or equivalent commercial layout verification software
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including working with senior external partners
Track record of advancing a product from prototype to final production

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus at target included in stated compensation range
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Relocation assistance can be provided
Hybrid or onsite setup in Sunnyvale, CA preferred, with remote work considered