Analog Circuit Design Engineer

Intel Corporation

Analog Circuit Design Engineer developing mixed-signal circuits for Intel’s Data Center and AI products. Optimizing power, performance, area, timing, and yield across advanced process nodes.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeHillsboro • California, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $122,440 - $232,190 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing complex analog and mixed-signal circuits, with a strong focus on circuit analysis, optimization, and validation. Proficient in using industry-standard tools like Synopsys and Cadence for design and simulation, along with a solid foundation in VLSI analog circuit design.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analog Circuit DesignVLSI Design OptimizationSynopsys ToolsCadence ToolsSmall-Signal Analysis

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Hard Skills

Analog Circuit DesignMixed-Signal Circuit DesignCircuit AnalysisDesign OptimizationBehavioral ModelingPost-Silicon ValidationScriptingMatlabPower Delivery ConceptsNoise Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CollaborationStrong Problem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

SynopsysCadenceVS CodePythonGitHub Copilot

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringVLSIPLLADCDACSwitched-Capacitor CircuitsStatic Timing AnalysisHigh-Speed IO SignalingTransmission Line Theory

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop complex analog and mixed-signal circuits, including transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, filters, clocking systems, and on-die voltage regulators
Perform circuit analysis and tradeoffs to optimize power, performance, area, timing, and yield
Create and validate behavioral models for analog and mixed-signal IPs for system-level integration
Develop and oversee floorplans and layouts while ensuring adherence to design rules and robustness
Conduct small signal analysis, stability testing, and compensation of feedback loops
Collaborate with architecture, layout, and validation teams to integrate designs into products
Author microarchitecture specifications, test plans, and design verification and validation documentation
Conduct post-silicon validation and debug
Provide technical mentorship and contribute to design reviews
Use Synopsys and Cadence tools for design and simulation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
At least 2 years of experience through the Master's-degree pathway
Experience in VLSI analog circuit design, small-signal analysis, and foundational digital design concepts
Experience with Synopsys and Cadence design tools and flows
Experience with design optimization for performance, power, and area
Knowledge of high-speed IO signaling, transmission line theory, and power delivery concepts preferred
Familiarity with PLLs, ADCs, DACs, switched-capacitor circuits, and noise analysis methodologies preferred
Experience with scripting, Matlab, and post-silicon characterization using oscilloscopes and signal generators preferred
Cross-disciplinary knowledge in analog integration, RTL, static timing analysis, and power grid design preferred
Experience with VS Code, Python, and GitHub Copilot preferred
Effective collaboration and strong problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Vacation benefits
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split their time between working on-site and off-site