Job Title : Principal Analog/Mixed:Signal IC Design Engineer
Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
Job Type : Permanent
Overview
Our client is a globally recognised leader in high:performance semiconductor solutions, with a strong heritage in precision analog and mixed:signal innovation. They partner with leading technology companies to deliver cutting:edge ICs used in high:volume consumer and professional audio applications, consistently pushing the boundaries of performance, power efficiency, and integration.
An opportunity to join a high:performing audio design team developing next:generation consumer audio ICs. This role focuses on high:performance ADC/DAC design, driving innovation in audio architectures for cutting:edge, high:volume products. You will take a leading technical role, influencing architecture, design, and validation, while collaborating with global teams and mentoring engineers.
Key Responsibilities
:Lead architecture definition and system:level design of high:performance mixed:signal ICs
:Own block:level and transistor:level design, including full simulation and verification
:Drive integration of analog and digital subsystems into complex SoCs
:Present designs and results to internal stakeholders and Tier:1 customers
:Support layout, silicon validation, testing, and product qualification
:Collaborate across multi:site teams to ensure successful product delivery
Requirements
:MSc or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
:10+ years' experience in analog/mixed:signal IC design
:Strong expertise in delta:sigma ADC/DAC design (end:to:end development) Deep understanding of delta:sigma fundamentals and non:idealities (noise shaping, jitter, distortion, stability, etc.)
:Experience with audio amplifiers (Class:D), power conversion (buck/boost), and precision analog blocks (bandgap, LDOs, bias)
:Proven track record of first:pass silicon success in high:volume production
:Strong experience with Cadence/Spectre and system:level modelling (MATLAB, Simulink, Python or similar)
:Excellent communication skills and ability to work across global teams
:Ability to lead technically without direct authority
Preferred Experience
: Track record of achieving 120dB SNR and best:in:class THD+N
: Background in consumer or professional audio IC design
: Experience with Class:D amplifier design
:Understanding of digital audio and DSP concepts (filtering, interpolation/decimation, modulation)
:Passion for audio technology