Senior Director, Analog Design

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
187K-268K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead and define the analog IC architecture and roadmap for high-speed optical transceiver products. Manage and grow an analog design team, oversee design lifecycle from concept through silicon validation, set methodologies and tools, coordinate cross-functional integration, manage schedules and budgets, and drive IP generation and external partnerships.
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Job Description

Job title: Senior Director, Analog Design

Lumentum is looking for a visionary Senior Director of Analog Design to spearhead our high-performance Silicon R&D engineering team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of the optical networking revolution, defining the architecture and technical roadmaps for next-generation analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. We are seeking a leader who can transform complex technical challenges into innovative solutions that power the future datacenter networking technologies. Join a winning team where your expertise in high-speed design will directly influence the future of global communications.

Job Responsibilities**
* Define and execute the strategic roadmap for analog IC design, aligning with overall product and technology objectives.
* Lead, mentor, and grow a team of analog design engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
* Oversee the complete analog design lifecycle, from concept and architectural definition to detailed design, simulation, layout, verification, and silicon validation.
* Drive the selection and implementation of appropriate analog design methodologies, tools, and best practices to optimize design efficiency and quality.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, digital design, product engineering, and operations to ensure seamless product integration and successful production.
* Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality analog designs.
* Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in analog design, incorporating relevant advancements into future product developments.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and academic institutions to leverage external expertise and resources.
* Provide technical guidance and critical design reviews for complex analog circuit blocks.
* Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent disclosures and publications.
Job Qualifications**
* Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in analog IC design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
* Proven expertise in designing and bringing to production complex analog circuits for high-speed optical transceivers, laser drivers, or similar high-performance analog applications.
* Deep understanding of semiconductor device physics, analog circuit topologies (e.g., ADCs, DACs, PLLs, TIAs, high-speed interfaces), and their practical implementation.
* Extensive experience with industry-standard EDA tools for schematic capture, simulation (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Hspice), and layout.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large, diverse engineering teams.
* Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex analog designs on time and within budget.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Familiarity with silicon validation, characterization, and production test methodologies.
* Experience with process technology selection and managing foundry relationships is a plus.

Pay Range:

P95-USA-1 :$187,450.00 - $267,750.00

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.

Skills Required

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of 15 years progressive experience in analog IC design
  • At least 5 years in a leadership or management role
  • Proven experience designing and bringing complex analog circuits to production for high-speed optical transceivers or laser drivers
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor device physics and analog circuit topologies (e.g., ADCs, DACs, PLLs, TIAs, high-speed interfaces)
  • Extensive experience with industry-standard EDA tools for schematic capture, simulation and layout (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Hspice)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow large, diverse engineering teams
  • Strong project management skills with track record delivering complex analog designs on time and within budget
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Familiarity with silicon validation, characterization, and production test methodologies
  • Experience with process technology selection and managing foundry relationships

Lumentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation, with RSUs frequently framed as a valued component of offers. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look-back further reinforces equity access as part of rewards.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are presented as a clear strength, with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting highlighted as supportive features. Auto-enrollment and match eligibility details indicate a structured retirement program for U.S. employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options are described, including PPO and HDHP/HSA choices and Kaiser in some locations, suggesting breadth and choice in coverage. Health and well-being programming is also characterized as part of a comprehensive benefits approach.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
3,219 Employees

What We Do

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.

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