Lead Analog and Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Description

Invent the future with us.

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute .

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we'd love to have you apply!

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer to lead and provide technical guidance to a dynamic and expanding analog and mixed-signal team. In this role, you will spearhead the design and delivery of cutting-edge, next-generation analog and mixed-signal power management circuits, including voltage regulators, voltage sensors, current sensors, and related components. Additionally, you will have opportunities to collaborate with third-party IP vendors to co-develop innovative next-generation IP solutions.

You will be joining an expanding team of Engineers bringing our future AmpereOne Aurora products to life. Being at the forefront of AI innovation with Aurora, you will help build transformative products that enable companies to achieve their next-generation compute needs while meeting their sustainability goals.

What you'll achieve:

• Lead the development and delivery of custom analog circuits in cutting-edge technology nodes
• Work with power management architects to develop specifications for custom analog IPs
• Design, develop and implement various analog designs ensuring robustness across PVT
• Work with layout designers to ensure layout meets design specification and follows best known layout practices
• Generate and deliver all physical design collaterals for integration at core/SOC level
• Develop post-Silicon test plan and drive system-level testing with a goal towards productization
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to other members of the design team

About you:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• Extensive expertise in Analog and Mixed-Signal circuit design with in-depth understanding of key concepts like noise, mismatch etc.
• In-depth design experience of high-precision voltage regulators, opamps, comparators, buck switching converters, LDOs
• Familiarity with designing in latest FinFet technology nodes is a plus
• Experience with Cadence design suite for schematic entry, layout and Spice simulations
• Electrical or Computer Engineering - Bachelor's degree & 12 years of related experience; or Master's degree & 8 years; or PhD & 5 years

What we'll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $225,500 and $338,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $237,000 and $356,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefit highlights include:

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

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Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.