Principal Analog IC Design Engineer (RF)

Location: Stansted, UK; onsite role within hirify.global’s Stansted design centre.

Company

hirify.global develops analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, including transimpedance amplifiers and laser drivers for datacentres, 5G networks, and fibre-to-the-home infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of high-speed analog ICs from concept through volume production, meeting specifications and timelines.
• Own critical chip subsystems and serve as technical lead across cross-functional development teams.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Definition, Test, Verification, Reliability, and Product Engineering.
• Drive innovation in circuit architecture and design to improve performance and efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate complex technical concepts through reports and presentations to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related Engineering field.
• 15+ years of analog IC design experience within the semiconductor industry.
• Deep understanding of CMOS/BiCMOS analog circuit design practices.
• Proven experience as a technical lead on chip development projects.
• Strong RF analog design experience at 10 GHz or above.
• Expert proficiency with Cadence design and simulation tools.
• Solid understanding of RF/analog layout techniques, including parasitics, matching, ESD, crosstalk, and IR drop.
• Demonstrated innovation and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification, such as an MSc, in a relevant field.
• Experience with circuit design at 25 GHz and above.
• Experience designing laser drivers and/or transimpedance amplifiers.
• Knowledge of high-frequency component design, including T-coils, inductors, and 3D modelling.
• Experience with high-frequency lab validation techniques and equipment.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability, reliability, and yield optimisation.
• Experience with device modelling using Verilog-AMS or SystemVerilog.
• Familiarity with optoelectronic components such as PIN diodes, lasers, and Mach-Zehnder modulators.

Culture & Benefits

• Globally distributed engineering collaboration across the Stansted and Ottawa design centres.
• Mentorship and continuous learning resources support professional development.
• Collaborative, idea-rich engineering environment.
• Pay-for-performance culture recognises initiative and technical and leadership contributions.