At Elevate Semiconductor, we empower semiconductor and system test customers by creating world class ICs that tackle the industry’s most complex automated test equipment challenges. Our innovative team designs the lowest power, highest density solutions to reduce cost of test while pushing performance forward.
As a Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer, you will be a technical leader and architect, shaping the direction of Elevate Semiconductor’s analog design strategy. You will influence product roadmaps, solve the most challenging technical problems, and elevate the overall design capability of the organization.
This role is based in San Diego, CA and requires the individual to be onsite five days per week.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead analog architecture for complex ATE ICs and platforms
- Serve as the technical authority for analog design across multiple projects
- Drive innovation in circuit techniques to achieve industry leading performance and density
- Oversee and review schematic design, layout, verification, and silicon results
- Lead mixed signal simulation and system level analysis efforts
- Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, setting best practices and design standards
- Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, and customers on technical direction
- Support silicon bring up, characterization, and high risk debug efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; Master’s degree preferred
- 12+ years of professional experience in analog IC design
- Recognized expertise in analog CMOS design and complex system level problem solving
- Extensive experience with feedback systems, stability analysis, and advanced compensation methods
- Strong track record of delivering high volume production silicon
- Expert level proficiency with analog and mixed signal EDA tools
- Ability to lead through influence and communicate complex technical concepts clearly
Benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Performance Bonuses
- Free Lunch Catered in by Local Restaurants
- Private Equity Options
- Retirement Plans
- Sabbatical Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Days
- Relocation Assistance
- Conference Attendance Support
- Biweekly Phone Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
The salary range for this role is $175,000.00-$240,000.00. Starting salary will be aligned with your relevant experience and demonstrated capabilities during the interview process. Typically, candidates begin at the initial tier of our compensation range, with placement adjusted for candidates presenting extensive directly applicable experience.
Top Skills
What We Do
ElevATE is a leading supplier of innovative, low power, high density components for the design of next generation Automated Test Equipment (ATE). With a proven track record of consistently delivering the highest density, lowest power solutions available, systems designed around ElevATE products have a competitive advantage in the ATE market space and are able to adapt successfully to emerging trends and challenges while providing ever increasing end user value. ElevATE offers a wide variety of solutions for the ATE market with variable levels of integration so that we can serve the unique requirements of multiple end user segments such as System on a Chip (SOC) Test, Memory Test, Test During Burn-in (TDBI), In-Circuit Test (ICT) and beyond. ElevATE was founded in June, 2012 by the former members of the Intersil ATE product line. Our founders have over 100 years of combined ATE experience while supporting roles directly related to ATE at companies like Brooktree Corp, Edge Semiconductor, Semtech, Megatest, Nextest, Maxim, and Planet ATE. This broad knowledge base and experience enables ElevATE to provide focused support that caters to the unique requirements of the ATE market.






