Principal Analog IC Design Engineer (RF)

Location: Stansted, UK

Company

hirify.global develops high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for datacentres, 5G networks, and fibre-to-the-home infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead high-speed analog IC design and development from concept through volume production.
• Own critical chip subsystems and serve as the technical lead across cross-functional development teams.
• Drive circuit architecture innovation and improve performance, efficiency, manufacturability, and product quality.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Definition, Test, Verification, Reliability, and Product Engineering.
• Communicate complex technical concepts through reports and presentations, while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related Engineering field.
• 15+ years of analog IC design experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Deep knowledge of CMOS/BiCMOS analog circuit design and RF analog design at 10 GHz or above.
• Technical leadership experience on chip development projects.
• Expert proficiency with Cadence design and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of RF/analog layout, parasitics, matching, ESD, crosstalk, and IR drop.
• Fluent written and spoken English required.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience with circuit design at 25 GHz and above, laser drivers, or transimpedance amplifiers.
• Knowledge of high-frequency components, including T-coils, inductors, and 3D modelling.
• Experience with high-frequency lab validation, device modelling, DFM, reliability, and yield optimisation.
• Familiarity with PIN diodes, lasers, and Mach-Zehnder modulators.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a globally distributed high-speed IC design team across Stansted and Ottawa design centres.
• Access mentorship and continuous learning resources.
• Participate in a collaborative, innovation-focused engineering environment.
• Performance-based recognition supports technical leadership and career development.