Analog Design Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Arizona, Phoenix, United States +1

Design, develop, and build analog circuits for analog and mixed-signal IPs in advanced process nodes. Perform circuit analysis using SPICE simulation tools, develop and implement test plans to validate designs against circuit and block microarchitecture specifications. Support layout activities and work closely with layout engineers to optimize circuit performance. Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, logic design, validation, and SOC partners. Perform circuit simulations and debug to ensure power integrity, signal integrity, and leakage reduction. Conduct rigorous evaluation of simulation results to optimize circuit designs for power and performance. Provide regular reports on design progress to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design, develop, and build analog circuits for analog and mixed-signal IPs in advanced process nodes.
  2. Perform circuit analysis using SPICE simulation tools (Cadence, Synopsys, LTSpice, etc.).
  3. Develop and implement test plans to validate designs against circuit and block microarchitecture specifications.
  4. Support layout activities and work closely with layout engineers to optimize circuit performance.
  5. Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical documentation.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3 or more years of experience in circuit design, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 2 or more years of experience in circuit design.
  • Circuit simulation tools and analog behavior modeling.
  • Familiarity with signal and power integrity, and layout understanding for analog circuits.
  • Knowledge of TX/RX blocks, I/O fundamentals, and core analog design principles, including noise, linearity, matching, and stability.
  • Cadence analog IC design tools.

Nice to have

  • IP top level design experience - Floor Planning, Power Delivery, ESD, Bump Map, Top Level Sims, Signal Integrity
  • Advanced problem-solving skills with a disciplined approach to execution.
  • Experience in group problem-solving and working collaboratively across teams.
  • Experience integrating performance, power, and area optimization into circuit designs.
  • Experience in analog IC design.
  • Mixed-signal design.
  • Knowledge of layout considerations for analog circuits.
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
  • Understanding of statistical analysis and design for manufacturability.