Senior Principal Analog IC Design Engineer

Hybrid requiring 3 days a week onsite in the office

Reports To: Head of Engineering

About Us

PowerLattice is a well-funded semiconductor start-up company backed by well-known large Silicon Valley VCs. The company is working on the industry’s groundbreaking chiplet solution for a fundamental shift in how high-performance chips get powered, paving the way for the next generation of AI and advanced computing.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Analog IC Design Engineer to serve a leadership role for advanced mixed-signal / analog SoC developments. This individual will provide technical leadership from architecture definition through silicon validation and production ramp. The ideal candidate combines deep analog design expertise with strong cross-functional leadership skills and a proven record of accomplishment of delivering complex ICs to market.

Key Responsibilities About the Role

• Define and drive overall chip architecture and top-level specifications.

• Lead analog and mixed-signal block partitioning and system integration.

• Perform high-level feasibility analysis and risk assessment.

• Review and approve block-level designs to ensure architectural alignment.

• Drive silicon bring-up strategy and debug execution.

• Architect and design high-performance analog blocks such as Bandgap references, Oscillators, LDOs, Opamps, ADCs, or DAC.

• Perform circuit design starting with initial block-level specifications.

• Conduct schematic design, simulation, and optimization to meet performance targets.

• Provide layout guidance and collaborate closely with layout engineers to ensure design intent is met.

• Perform post-layout simulations (PEX) and correlation with pre-layout results.

• Participate in design reviews and contribute to design documentation.

• Post silicon works for block level evaluation, characterization, and debugging.

• Follow best practices for analog IC design, verification, and signoff.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields.

• 15+ years of hands-on analog IC design experience.

• Proven experience as a technical lead or chip lead on successful tapeouts.

• Strong expertise in CMOS analog design fundamentals.

• Deep understanding of noise, linearity, stability, and precision design.

• Experience with advanced CMOS nodes.

• Strong knowledge of ESD, reliability, and production considerations.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in deep submicron CMOS technologies.

• Familiarity with high power, high accuracy analog design techniques.

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock option grant

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)