Swave Photonics

Senior Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Swave Photonics

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Leuven • Belgium

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Key architect of our holographic pixel control systems.
  • Lead the design, verification, and layout of critical analog and mixed-signal blocks.
  • Ensure seamless integration with digital logic.
  • Perform rigorous pre- and post-layout verification to ensure silicon functionality.
  • Provide detailed guidance to layout engineers and perform hands-on layout for critical blocks.
  • Partner closely with digital designers to define interfaces.
  • Take ownership of chip bring-up, using lab tools and automation.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) IC design.
  • Tooling Expertise: Advanced proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools, specifically Cadence (Virtuoso/Spectre) and Calibre (LVS/DRC/PEX).
  • Proven Track Record: At least one (ideally multiple) successful tape-outs in Sensor ICs and/or Power Management ICs.
  • Bonus points: Design experience with DC-DC converters, LDOs, and bandgap references.
  • Image sensor chip ownership would be a plus.
  • High-Speed Interfaces: Background in high-speed data path design or signal integrity.
  • Reliability Analysis: Practical experience with IR-drop and Electromigration (EM) analysis.
  • Lab & Automation: Experience with bench characterization and automation via Python (or similar scripting languages).
  • Soft Skills & Personality: Collaboration, agility, and fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Benefits
  • A culture built on authenticity, trust, and openness.
  • A small but ambitious team with a bias for action.
  • An environment where creativity and purpose drive everything we do.
  • Space to take ownership, experiment, and see your ideas come to life.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Analog IC designMixed-Signal IC designChip bring-upHigh-speed data path designSignal integrityIR-drop analysisElectromigration analysisDC-DC converters designLDO designBandgap references design
Soft Skills
CollaborationAgilityFluency in English