Audio Silicon Development Engineer (Analog/Mixed-Signal)

TL;DR

Audio Silicon Development Engineer (Analog/Mixed-Signal): Designing and developing audio-focused analog/mixed-signal ICs with an accent on Class-D amplifiers and power management systems. Focus on transistor-level circuit design, PVT simulations, and driving silicon bring-up and characterization.

Location: Onsite in Redmond, WA, United States

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a design house specializing in connected products for consumer electronics and IoT devices.

What you will do

• Design audio IC blocks, including Class-D amplifiers and ADC front-ends.
• Develop analog/mixed-signal circuits such as regulators, bandgaps, POR, and comparators.
• Perform PVT, Monte Carlo, and layout simulations to ensure design stability.
• Drive the full silicon lifecycle from architecture to bring-up, debugging, and characterization.
• Design power management systems for audio applications, incorporating multi-voltage and protection circuits.
• Collaborate with layout and validation teams and support customer technical discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Microelectronics.
• 6–10 years of experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Proven expertise in transistor-level circuit design and the full silicon lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with silicon validation, debugging, and bench testing (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and SPICE simulations (Spectre, HSPICE).
• Must be located in or able to work onsite in Redmond, WA.

Nice to have

• PhD in a related engineering field.
• Experience with at least one successful tapeout.
• Expertise in low-power and high-efficiency designs.
• Knowledge of Verilog-AMS, Python, or MATLAB for test automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Nordic work culture emphasizing work-life balance and knowledge sharing.
• Comprehensive US benefits package including 401(k) with matching.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off, vacation, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Collaborative environment where engineers are supported by a large global team.