Analog Design Engineer
MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment, San Francisco, CA, United States
We’re working with a well-funded, venture-backed semiconductor start-up in the Bay Area developing next-generation high-speed connectivity and optical interconnect technology .
They are looking for a hands-on RFIC / Analog IC Designer to play a key role in the design of cutting-edge high-frequency and high-speed analog blocks .
The Opportunity
You’ll join a small, high-calibre design team tackling challenging problems at the intersection of RF, mmWave, and optical connectivity . This is a highly visible role with real ownership and impact on architecture, design, and silicon success .
What You’ll Be Doing
Design and develop RF / analog / mixed-signal IC blocks such as:
TIAs
drivers
PLL/CDR or high-speed interface circuits
Collaborate closely with layout on parasitic-aware design and performance closure
Run and interpret pre- and post-layout simulations , including PVT and Monte Carlo
Contribute to first-pass silicon success in a fast-moving tape-out environment
✅ What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in RFIC / analog IC design
Strong fundamentals in analog and RF circuit design
Experience with Cadence (Virtuoso, Spectre) or similar tools
Background in one or more:
GaAs / GaN / InP
Experience designing circuits operating at high frequencies (>20 GHz) or high data rates (50G–200G+)
⭐ Nice to Have
Experience with optical interfaces (TIA/driver for photonics)
Familiarity with SerDes / PAM4 / coherent optics
Exposure to EM effects and layout-dependent parasitics
Lab bring-up and silicon validation experience
Competitive base + meaningful equity
Targeting $160k – $230k base (flexible for top candidates)
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They are looking for a hands-on RFIC / Analog IC Designer to play a key role in the design of cutting-edge high-frequency and high-speed analog blocks .
The Opportunity
You’ll join a small, high-calibre design team tackling challenging problems at the intersection of RF, mmWave, and optical connectivity . This is a highly visible role with real ownership and impact on architecture, design, and silicon success .
What You’ll Be Doing
Design and develop RF / analog / mixed-signal IC blocks such as:
TIAs
drivers
PLL/CDR or high-speed interface circuits
Collaborate closely with layout on parasitic-aware design and performance closure
Run and interpret pre- and post-layout simulations , including PVT and Monte Carlo
Contribute to first-pass silicon success in a fast-moving tape-out environment
✅ What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in RFIC / analog IC design
Strong fundamentals in analog and RF circuit design
Experience with Cadence (Virtuoso, Spectre) or similar tools
Background in one or more:
GaAs / GaN / InP
Experience designing circuits operating at high frequencies (>20 GHz) or high data rates (50G–200G+)
⭐ Nice to Have
Experience with optical interfaces (TIA/driver for photonics)
Familiarity with SerDes / PAM4 / coherent optics
Exposure to EM effects and layout-dependent parasitics
Lab bring-up and silicon validation experience
Competitive base + meaningful equity
Targeting $160k – $230k base (flexible for top candidates)
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