Analog Design Engineer

RFIC / Analog IC Design Engineer – Bay Area (Hybrid)

We’re working with a well-funded, venture-backed semiconductor start-up in the Bay Area developing next-generation high-speed connectivity and optical interconnect technology.

They are looking for a hands-on RFIC / Analog IC Designer to play a key role in the design of cutting-edge high-frequency and high-speed analog blocks.

🚀 The Opportunity

You’ll join a small, high-calibre design team tackling challenging problems at the intersection of RF, mmWave, and optical connectivity. This is a highly visible role with real ownership and impact on architecture, design, and silicon success.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop RF / analog / mixed-signal IC blocks such as:
• TIAs
• drivers
• amplifiers (LNA, VGA)
• PLL/CDR or high-speed interface circuits
• Work across the full design cycle: spec → architecture → schematic → simulation → silicon validation
• Collaborate closely with layout on parasitic-aware design and performance closure
• Run and interpret pre- and post-layout simulations, including PVT and Monte Carlo
• Contribute to first-pass silicon success in a fast-moving tape-out environment

✅ What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in RFIC / analog IC design
• Strong fundamentals in analog and RF circuit design
• Experience with Cadence (Virtuoso, Spectre) or similar tools
• Background in one or more:
• SiGe BiCMOS / high-speed CMOS
• GaAs / GaN / InP
• Experience designing circuits operating at high frequencies (>20 GHz) or high data rates (50G–200G+)

⭐ Nice to Have

• Experience with optical interfaces (TIA/driver for photonics)
• Familiarity with SerDes / PAM4 / coherent optics
• Exposure to EM effects and layout-dependent parasitics
• Lab bring-up and silicon validation experience

💰 Package

• Competitive base + meaningful equity
• Targeting $160k – $230k base (flexible for top candidates)
• Strong upside in a high-growth start-up