Analog Design Manager
Location: Cambridgeshire, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (On:site Monday:Thursday)
Company Overview
Our client is a leading semiconductor company developing high:performance analog and mixed:signal ICs for next:generation optical communication systems. Their technology enables high:speed data transfer across AI infrastructure, data centres, telecommunications networks, and fibre:optic applications.
The Role
As Analog Design Manager, you will lead a team of Analog IC Designers and Layout Engineers while driving the development of high:speed analog and mixed:signal products from concept through production.
This is a leadership role combining technical oversight, project ownership, and people management across multiple IC development programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop Analog Design and Layout teams
- Manage full New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle from architecture to production
- Translate product requirements into executable design plans
- Drive multiple concurrent IC development programmes
- Collaborate with Product, Applications, Validation, Test, and Reliability teams
- Lead design reviews and tape:out readiness activities
- Support silicon bring:up, debug, and performance optimisation
- Present technical updates and programme status to senior leadership
Requirements
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years of Analog IC Design experience
- 5+ years of engineering leadership or management experience
- Strong background in analog and mixed:signal design, simulation, and verification
- Proven experience delivering semiconductor products through the full development lifecycle
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience
- High:speed optical communication ICs
- Transimpedance Amplifiers (TIAs)
- Laser Drivers
- Advanced analog simulation environments
- Project or programme management experience
Why Join?
- Lead development of advanced high:speed communication ICs
- Manage a highly skilled engineering team
- Work on technology enabling AI, data centres, and next:generation networking
- Clear progression into senior technical and leadership positions
If you are suited and interested, please send me your updated CV and the best number to reach you on.