Lead Analog and Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Lead Analog and Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (Analog/Mixed-Signal): Designing and implementing high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for semiconductor equipment with an accent on high-speed DAC/ADC signal chains and precision high-voltage circuits. Focus on optimizing end-to-end signal paths, performing deep SPICE simulations, and resolving complex signal integrity and EMI/EMC issues during laboratory bring-up.

Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA, US

Salary: $165,375–$248,063

Company

hirify.global is a leading company in the semiconductor industry, specializing in the development of advanced lithography systems.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits, including high-speed (≥16-bit) DAC/ADC signal chains.
• Develop precision high-voltage circuits (up to ±225V) with high frequency, low distortion, and ultra-low offset.
• Architect and optimize end-to-end signal chains, covering amplification, filtering, driver stages, and calibration.
• Develop system-level behavioral and circuit-level SPICE models to analyze noise, distortion, and stability.
• Drive laboratory debugging, validation, and system bring-up using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in analog or mixed-signal circuit design.
• Strong expertise in operational amplifiers, precision analog design, and ADC/DAC interfacing.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation tools such as LTspice, TINA, Cadence, or ADS.
• Programming skills in Python or MATLAB for modeling and data analysis.
• Must be based in or authorized to work in San Jose, CA, US.

Nice to have

• Experience with semiconductor equipment (lithography, metrology) or precision control systems.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces, specifically JESD204B-based ADC systems.
• Prior experience leading complex subsystem development in global, cross-site teams.
• Experience with EDA tools, particularly Xpedition.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and families.
• Participation in the company 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off including 8 hours of vacation leave accrued monthly.
• 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity employment.