Analog Design Engineer (DG)
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Summary
Senior/Staff analog IC design engineer at Cirrus Logic's Edinburgh office, developing low-power, high-performance mixed-signal circuits (ADC/DACs, LDOs, DC/DC, PLLs, op-amps, AFEs) in advanced CMOS — from architecture and transistor-level design through layout, silicon debug, and production support. Hybrid role with 2+ office days per week.
For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!
Cirrus Logic is looking for a talented Senior/Staff Analog IC Design Engineer to help drive the next generation of technologies and products to serve new and exciting opportunities in Mixed-Signal IC design for consumer, automotive, health, and power management applications. We have a role for someone with experience in detailed transistor-level design and looking to develop into project and sub-system leadership. As part of a highly collaborative team, you will be responsible for the development of low-power, high-performance ICs in advanced CMOS processes, specified to drive transformational change in new applications and markets.
Responsibilities:
- Ownership and development of advanced solutions for complex mixed-signal products and respective circuitry from concept, architecture, design, design integration through to production with an awareness of competing solutions and commercial pressures.
- Modeling of solutions using tools such as Matlab, Simulink, Spectre, AMS Designer etc.
- Transistor level implementation of the design.
- Design and verification of key analog/mixed-signal building blocks such as A/D and D/A converters, LDOs, DC/DC converters, PLLs, oscillators, op-amps, analog front ends (AFEs) and other precision analog circuits.
- Overseeing layout implementation and performing post-layout simulations and optimization.
- Hands-on lab checkout, silicon learning, and debug.
- Supporting post-silicon activities including product validation, characterization, and production test
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- BSc, MSc, MEng or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or related fields) with proven and relevant professional experience in mixed-signal CMOS circuit design.
- Deep understanding of analog design flows including architecture, design, and design integration.
- Strong skills in CMOS analog design and layout of high precision, low power circuits.
- Hands-on lab test/debug experience with a range of lab equipment.
- Organised and detailed with strong communication skills.
- Possess outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Results-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Able to operate effectively in a high-functioning interdependent team.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of discrete-time and continuous-time signal processing (ADC and DAC design).
- Experience of designing low-power/high-performance analog circuits (voltage/current references, oscillators, PLLs, LDOs, DC/DC converters, op-amps, AFEs, etc.).
- Experience in system and behavioral modelling.
- Experience designing for different CMOS processes and aggressive geometry nodes.
- Understanding of reliability concerns.
- Understanding of scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, Python etc.
This role is based in our Edinburgh office, UK.
This is a hybrid position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.
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