Associate Analog Design Engineer - CA, San Jose, Rio Robles, United States
$82,787 - $113,857 USD yearly
Originally posted 15 September 2026 by the employer.
Join a team focused on the design and development of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
About the role
As an Associate Analog Design Engineer at Analog Devices, you will contribute to the design and development of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. This entry-level position emphasizes learning and skill development through hands-on experience with standard practices and procedures.
What you'll do
- Assist in designing and developing basic analog and mixed-signal ICs including sensor interfaces, data converters, multiplexers, active and passive filters, and power distribution systems
- Perform basic simulations and testing to validate design performance against specifications
- Create and maintain technical documentation for designs and test results
- Participate in design reviews and team meetings to gain exposure to the full development process
- Support debugging and troubleshooting efforts for analog circuit issues under supervision
- Focus on building fundamental knowledge of analog design concepts and methodologies
What you'll need
- Basic knowledge of designing and analyzing analog circuits including amplifiers, filters, and data converters
- Foundational understanding of how to integrate analog and digital circuits in mixed-signal environments
- Basic proficiency with industry-standard simulation tools such as SPICE and Cadence Virtuoso
- Familiarity with standard lab equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, and spectrum analyzers
- Basic knowledge of CMOS technology principles for integrated circuits
- Fundamental understanding of physical layout design considerations and implementation
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Internship or project experience in analog/mixed-signal design
Skills: Analog Circuit Design, mixed-signal ICs, amplifiers, filters, data converters, power distribution systems
This role has been open 29 days — well below the 72-day median for Analog IC Design roles.
Analog IC Design · Analog Design
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Open roles in category
313
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Median days open
72 d
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Median salary
$151k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Analog Devices | All employers we track in this specialty (313 roles · 51 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 25 | 313 |
| Open roles in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family | 85 | 1412 · 104 employers |
| Median days open | 23 d | 72 d (−49 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $151k |
Skills observed across this category: Analog Circuit Design, mixed-signal ICs, amplifiers, filters, data converters, power distribution systems
Who's hiring in this category
- Texas Instruments · 38 open roles · median 74 d
- Analog Devices (this employer) · 25 open roles · median 23 d
- Micron Technology · 25 open roles · median 79 d
- Renesas Electronics · 23 open roles · median 30 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 18 open roles · median 65 d
- onsemi · 15 open roles · median 121 d
How we counted: 313 open Analog IC Design (Analog Design) roles from 51 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 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.