PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum

Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

Palo Alto, California, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$165kDetected 64 days ago
AlgorithmsCadenceVerilogEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • We are seeking an experienced Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to design and deliver high-performance integrated circuits from concept through silicon validation and production.
  • This role spans architecture, circuit design, and lab bring-up, with significant ownership and direct impact on real products.

Responsibilities

  • Define system architecture and drive trade-offs across noise, linearity, power, area, and bandwidth.
  • Perform transistor-level design, simulation, and optimization using industry-standard tools.
  • Develop behavioral models (Verilog-A / SystemVerilog RNM) for system-level verification and architectural exploration.
  • Work closely with layout to ensure performance through parasitic-aware design and careful floorplanning.
  • Collaborate with digital and verification teams for robust mixed-signal integration.
  • Drive/manage silicon bring-up, debug, and lab characterization.
  • Drive clear design documentation and participate in design reviews.
  • Take ownership of deliverables and drive work to completion, including under tight timelines.

Requirements

  • Proven experience designing and taping out analog or mixed-signal ICs.
  • Proficiency with SPICE-based simulation tools (e.g., Spectre, HSPICE).
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Strong fundamentals in analog circuit design and device physics.
  • Expertise in CMOS or SiGe design across one or more process nodes.
  • Deep understanding of noise, mismatch, stability, and nonlinearity.
  • Ability to design from first principles and solve complex circuit problems creatively.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage large design spaces (corners, Monte Carlo, trade-offs).
  • Demonstrated ownership mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality result.

Nice to have

  • Experience with data converters, RF/analog front-ends, or high-speed interfaces.
  • Experience with both mature and advanced process nodes (FinFET or beyond) a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with silicon validation and lab debugging.
  • Experience contributing across full chip development cycles.
  • Experience with Cadence Virtuoso design environment.
  • Hands-on experience with layout, tapeout, and bench validation.
  • Familiarity with SystemVerilog RNM and/or Verilog-A modeling.
  • First-principles thinking and strong engineering judgment.

Compensation

  • $145,000 - $165,000 USD
  • Bay Area Pay Range
  • $180,000 - $197,000 USD
  • The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary.
  • U.S. Base Pay Range

Benefits

  • Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.

Company info

  • We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
  • Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package.
  • PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process.

Visa & Work Authorization

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