Analog Mixed Signal/Power Management Design Engineer (Sr up to Staff)
About The Position
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is hiring an Analog Mixed Signal/Power Management Design Engineer at the Senior through Staff level. The role oversees the definition, design, verification, and documentation of CMOS mixed analog/digital blocks, including data converters, PLLs, analog/digital filters, low-dropout linear voltage regulators, Buck/Boost switching regulators, charge pumps, precision references, sensor signal acquisition circuits, and audio amplifiers. The engineer determines architectures and circuit specifications from system-level requirements and participates throughout development, from system definition and simulation through circuit design and simulation. The position also involves overseeing layout and silicon evaluation, using tools such as Cadence ADE and MathWorks MATLAB, and providing technical expertise for initiatives such as analog design automation. The position works independently with little supervision while providing some guidance to others. It involves technical decisions, problem-solving on work without defined steps, communication of complex information, and collaboration with internal or external users and vendors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of experience with analog or mixed-signal integrated circuit design in nanometer planar CMOS or FinFET, plus 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience; OR a master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience; OR a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience using one or more design tools such as Cadence, SPICE, MATLAB, and/or Verilog/VHDL.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and provide some supervision or guidance to others.
- Ability to communicate somewhat complex information to people who may have limited subject knowledge, using cooperation, tact, diplomacy, and basic negotiation or influence as needed.
- Ability to complete tasks without defined steps, apply multiple problem-solving approaches where information may be missing or incomplete, and use intermediate data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Ability to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in analog/mixed-signal integrated CMOS circuit design in a specialized area such as VCO, PLL, or DLL design; Audio CODEC or Class D audio amplifier design; data converters; high-dynamic-range linear amplifiers; high-output-power Buck/Boost switching regulators; or charge pumps.
- 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership, such as Director level and above.
Responsibilities
- Use advanced tools or databases to build and improve architecture and circuit designs for multiple blocks; contribute to design reviews and provide feedback to others.
- Work with layout teams to oversee block-level layout of multiple blocks.
- Define verification plans for portions of IP or a chip and run complex simulations and analyses, including power and performance analysis; document and use results to improve and verify designs against power, performance, and functionality targets.
- Design, program, and run complex tests; review bench and ATE data; identify and analyze bugs and other issues.
- Consult with internal or external users and third-party vendors to guide implementation and ensure alignment with their needs and goals.
- Develop deep understanding of the relevant domain and understand other domains to anticipate integration within the broader framework.
- Write clear, detailed technical documentation and design descriptions for complex projects to guide users or customers.
- Contribute ideas and recommendations for new initiatives and directions to explore.
- Oversee definition, design, verification, and documentation of CMOS mixed analog/digital blocks.
- Determine architecture and circuit specifications based on system-level requirements and participate in system definition, simulation, circuit design, and simulation.
- Oversee layout and silicon evaluation.
- Provide technical expertise for initiatives such as analog design automation.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for the annual bonus).
- Competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
