Analog Design Engineer - Santa Clara, California, United States
$156,853 - $160,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 8 June 2026 by the employer — open 94 days. Relisted by the employer on 9 June 2026.
About the role
This role focuses on the design and development of analog and mixed-signal circuits for CMOS Image Sensors, including pixel arrays, column-amplifiers, and data converters.
What you'll do
- Design and develop analog and mixed-signal circuits for CMOS Image Sensors using Cadence Virtuoso.
- Perform whole chip floorplan design and pad frame, collaborating with layout engineers on integration.
- Conduct sub-blocks and whole image sensor readout circuit simulation using Analog FastSPICE, Empyrean ALPS, and NanoSpice.
- Perform design verification using Siemens Caliber for DRC, LVS, and PERC checks.
- Define and design analog to digital interfaces in collaboration with Digital Engineers.
- Debug, characterize, and optimize performance of fabricated image sensors, processing column readout data using Excel and MATLAB.
What you'll need
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electro-Optics, or a related field with graduate-level coursework in Analog IC Design, Data Converters, and VLSI Circuits and Technology.
- Skills in layout design and floor planning.
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso for circuit design and layout.
- Experience with Analog FastSPICE, Empyrean ALPS, and NanoSpice for circuit simulation.
- Proficiency with Siemens Caliber for DRC, LVS, and PERC checks.
- Ability to use MATLAB and Excel for signal processing, imaging processing, and data analysis.
Skills: CMOS Image Sensor, transistor level design, Cadence Virtuoso, Analog FastSPICE, DRC/LVS
This role has been open 134 days — well above the 66-day median for Analog IC Design roles.
Analog IC Design · Analog Design
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Open roles in category
259
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Median days open
66 d
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Median salary
$156k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | OmniVision | All employers we track in this specialty (259 roles · 46 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 6 | 259 |
| Open roles in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family | 15 | 1317 · 100 employers |
| Median days open | 145 d | 66 d (+79 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $156k |
Skills observed across this category: CMOS Image Sensor, transistor level design, Cadence Virtuoso, Analog FastSPICE, DRC/LVS
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 33 open roles · median 45 d
- Texas Instruments · 30 open roles · median 111 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 15 open roles · median 65 d
- Renesas Electronics · 14 open roles · median 53 d
- onsemi · 13 open roles · median 111 d
- Semtech · 11 open roles · median 83 d
How we counted: 259 open Analog IC Design (Analog Design) roles from 46 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 10 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family row. Figures refresh nightly.