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 Staff Analog Design Engineer, you will serve as a technical owner for major analog circuit blocks and subsystems. You will drive architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in delivering high quality silicon.
This role is based in San Diego, CA and requires the individual to be onsite five days per week.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and simulation of complex high speed and precision CMOS ATE circuits
- Own analog circuit blocks from architectural definition through silicon validation
- Perform and review layout, verification, and post layout simulations including advanced corner analysis
- Drive mixed signal simulation strategy at channel and chip levels
- Develop innovative circuit architectures to achieve aggressive power, performance, and density targets
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Senior and entry level engineers
- Partner closely with test, applications, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust product delivery
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; Master’s degree preferred
- 8+ years of professional experience in analog IC design
- Deep expertise in analog CMOS circuit design and analysis
- Strong experience with feedback loop design, stability analysis, and compensation techniques
- Proven understanding of the end to end IC development lifecycle
- Extensive hands on experience with industry standard analog and mixed signal EDA tools
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross functional teams
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 $145,000.00-$195,000.00. 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.
