Job Title : Principal Analog IC Design Engineer
Location : Cambridge, UK
Company Overview
A leading global semiconductor company specialising in high-speed analog and mixed-signal IC solutions for data communication and networking markets.
The engineering team is internationally distributed and focused on developing cutting‑edge technologies including transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) and laser drivers, enabling high-speed connectivity across datacentres, 5G infrastructure, and fibre‑optic networks.
Role Overview
The company is looking for a highly experienced Principal Analog IC Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-speed analog ICs from concept through to volume production.
This is a key technical leadership role, driving circuit innovation, owning critical subsystems, and ensuring high-performance, silicon‑proved designs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design of high-speed analog ICs, ensuring delivery against performance, quality, and timelines
- Take ownership of critical chip subsystems and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams
- Drive innovation in circuit architecture, improving performance, efficiency, and scalability
- Collaborate closely with product definition, verification, test, reliability, and product engineering teams
- Support silicon bring-up, validation, and transition to production
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing
- Present complex technical concepts to internal stakeholders and senior management
Requirements
- Several years’ experience in analog IC design within the semiconductor industry
- Strong expertise in CMOS / BiCMOS analog design
- Proven experience leading chip development projects
- Strong RF analog design experience (10 GHz and above)
- Proficiency with Cadence design and simulation tools
- Solid understanding of analog/RF layout considerations (parasitics, matching, ESD, crosstalk, IR drop)
- Demonstrated innovation and problem‑solving capability
- Strong communication skills in English
Nice to Have
- Experience designing at 25 GHz+
- Background in laser drivers (LDs) and/or transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs)
- Knowledge of high-frequency components (T-coils, inductors, 3D modelling)
- Experience with RF lab validation and measurement techniques
- Understanding of DFM, reliability, and yield optimisation
- Experience with behavioural modelling (Verilog-AMS / SystemVerilog)
- Familiarity with optoelectronic components (PIN diodes, lasers, MZMs)
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc or similar)
Salary & Package
Competitive and aligned with principal-level technical expertise
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Location : Cambridge, UK
Company Overview
A leading global semiconductor company specialising in high-speed analog and mixed-signal IC solutions for data communication and networking markets.
The engineering team is internationally distributed and focused on developing cutting‑edge technologies including transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) and laser drivers, enabling high-speed connectivity across datacentres, 5G infrastructure, and fibre‑optic networks.
Role Overview
The company is looking for a highly experienced Principal Analog IC Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-speed analog ICs from concept through to volume production.
This is a key technical leadership role, driving circuit innovation, owning critical subsystems, and ensuring high-performance, silicon‑proved designs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design of high-speed analog ICs, ensuring delivery against performance, quality, and timelines
- Take ownership of critical chip subsystems and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams
- Drive innovation in circuit architecture, improving performance, efficiency, and scalability
- Collaborate closely with product definition, verification, test, reliability, and product engineering teams
- Support silicon bring-up, validation, and transition to production
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing
- Present complex technical concepts to internal stakeholders and senior management
Requirements
- Several years’ experience in analog IC design within the semiconductor industry
- Strong expertise in CMOS / BiCMOS analog design
- Proven experience leading chip development projects
- Strong RF analog design experience (10 GHz and above)
- Proficiency with Cadence design and simulation tools
- Solid understanding of analog/RF layout considerations (parasitics, matching, ESD, crosstalk, IR drop)
- Demonstrated innovation and problem‑solving capability
- Strong communication skills in English
Nice to Have
- Experience designing at 25 GHz+
- Background in laser drivers (LDs) and/or transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs)
- Knowledge of high-frequency components (T-coils, inductors, 3D modelling)
- Experience with RF lab validation and measurement techniques
- Understanding of DFM, reliability, and yield optimisation
- Experience with behavioural modelling (Verilog-AMS / SystemVerilog)
- Familiarity with optoelectronic components (PIN diodes, lasers, MZMs)
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc or similar)
Salary & Package
Competitive and aligned with principal-level technical expertise
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