Senior Analog IC Designer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Senior Analog IC Designer

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Analog IC Designer

Job Type: Fulltime

Job Location: Chandler, AZ or Cupertino, CA

Work Schedule: Onsite

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Analog IC Designer to join our innovative Mixed Signal Chip team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing world-class analog circuits for battery-powered applications, with a focus on Class D amplifier design to drive high-performance transducers used in audio and haptics applications.

In this role, you will be developing solutions that push the boundaries of low-power consumption, high efficiency, and exceptional performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including digital designers, system engineers, and product engineers, helping to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the next generation of consumer electronics.

Responsibilities:

• Analog Circuit Design: Lead the design and development of analog circuits, including Class D amplifiers, power management, and signal conditioning circuits for driving high-performance transducers in audio and haptic systems.
• Battery-Powered Systems: Optimize circuits for low-power consumption in battery-powered devices, ensuring high efficiency without compromising audio or haptic performance.
• IC Development: Collaborate with mixed-signal and digital design teams to integrate analog blocks into complex SoCs.
• System-Level Design: Work with system architects to define specifications and ensure the analog subsystems meet overall performance requirements, including considerations for EMI/EMC, thermal management, and form factor constraints.
• Simulation & Validation: Conduct extensive simulations (e.g., Cadence, SPICE) and validate designs through laboratory testing using state-of-the-art measurement equipment.
• Collaboration: Interface with cross-functional teams globally to ensure that designs meet customer requirements and are manufacturable at scale.

Required Qualifications:

• Expert-level experience in analog IC circuit design, particularly with Class D amplifier topologies and low-power, battery-operated systems.
• Proven track record in designing analog ICs, including power amplifiers, filters, ADC/DAC interfaces, and power management circuits.
• Strong understanding of audio and haptic transducer technology and system-level considerations for maximizing performance.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as Cadence, Spectre, SPICE, or equivalent.
• Experience in layout considerations for analog/mixed-signal circuits and working with layout engineers to ensure first-time success in silicon.
• Hands-on experience with lab measurement equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, audio analyzers, and network analyzers) for characterization and validation of designs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface effectively with global teams and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with audio systems, especially in relation to optimizing audio signal paths and transducer integration.
• Knowledge of haptics and tactile feedback technologies, particularly in relation to efficient drive circuitry.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC challenges in audio and haptic systems and experience designing for compliance.
• Previous experience with battery-powered consumer electronics and the associated trade-offs between performance and power efficiency.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Nina Schindler (nina@maxonic.com / 408-400-2299) for more details.