Staff Applications Engineer

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
150K-180K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Cloud • Software • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Staff Applications Engineer will define, debug, and support analog and digital IC products, driving product development and providing technical support to customers.
Summary Generated by Built In

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description:

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world --- come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Summary:

This is a staff level position in application/system engineering. Responsibilities include defining and debugging analog and digital IC products, overseeing, and driving product development, providing technical support for key customers, developing reference circuits, and writing datasheets and application/design notes.

Essential Functions:

  • Work with design engineers, field applications team, and marketing to define and debug analog/digital IC products in DC/DC converters, Core power conversion, and DrMOS applications.
  • Take ownership of assigned products, work with multiple internal teams (design, PE, TE) to drive the full development cycle from definition to production release.
  • Provide application technical support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers.
  • Develop application reference circuits and system level power management solutions for computing, networking, server and cloud markets.
  • Write datasheets, application notes, design notes and papers in magazines and conferences to promote MPS products.

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of hand-on experience in switch mode power supplies including DC/DC, AC/DC or inverters.
  • Previous experience with low voltage/high current multi-phase buck converter design/test/optimization for CPU/GPU power delivery applications is highly preferred.
  • Fluent communication skills in English
  • Excellent customer communication skills
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Previous experience in a power supply manufacturer or power management IC company is a plus
  • MSEE or higher required

 

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $150,000 - $180,000. 

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Skills Required

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in switch mode power supplies including DC/DC, AC/DC or inverters
  • MSEE or higher
  • Previous experience with low voltage/high current multi-phase buck converter design/test/optimization
  • Excellent customer communication skills
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills
  • Previous experience in a power supply manufacturer or power management IC company

Monolithic Power Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Monolithic Power Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Monolithic Power Systems.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Bonuses and patent incentives are emphasized as core parts of compensation, with recurring performance-based payouts described as a meaningful upside. Incentive structures appear embedded in technical roles alongside long-term stock components.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is available through long‑term stock incentives and a discounted ESPP, and some describe strong stock performance in recent years as boosting total compensation. Equity opportunities are positioned as part of the standard rewards mix for eligible roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as rich and comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision alongside company‑paid life and disability. Wellness offerings such as onsite fitness, flu clinics, and annual health checkups reinforce overall benefits depth.

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The Company
HQ: Kirkland, Washington
1,120 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) provides small, highly energy efficient, easy-to-use power solutions for systems found in industrial applications, telecom infrastructures, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer applications. MPS'​ mission is to reduce total energy consumption in our customers'​ systems and service our customers with green, practical, compact solutions. MPS can be contacted through its website at www.monolithicpower.com or its support offices around the world. The company was founded by Michael R. Hsing in 1997 and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. Note: Monolithic Power Systems only communicates through official channels. Be cautious of unsolicited messages or job offers using similar domain names.

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