Analog Design Engineer (All Levels)

At Elevate Semiconductor, our mission is to empower semiconductor and system test customers by delivering world-class test integrated circuits (ICs) that tackle the industry's most complex automated test equipment (ATE) challenges. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations by designing the lowest power, highest density solutions to achieve the lowest possible cost of test—both today and for the future.

As we look ahead to 2026, we are interested in connecting with experienced analog design engineers at all levels. We expect to add several engineers next year and would love to begin building relationships with professionals who may be interested in joining us as we grow.

This is full-time onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and test engineering team for overall project success.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new systems, tools, processes and technologies to improve design, reuse, organizational processes and decision-making.
• Schematic design and simulation of circuits for high speed and precision Analog ATE circuits.
• Power efficient and high precision analog design.
• Layout preplacement and post layout simulation of circuits.
• Monte Carlo and corner analysis.
• Mixed signal simulation at chip level.
• Contribute to the development of innovative circuit architectures to optimize power, performance and density.
• Support IC characterization and test development to qualify for ATE specific parameters and use conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience participating in or leading IC tapeouts from specification through production
• Knowledge of semiconductor design, fabrication processes, and the overall IC lifecycle
• Strong fundamentals in analog CMOS design and control theory
• Experience with feedback loop design, stability analysis, and compensation techniques
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence and Mentor, including LVS, DRC, and ERC
• Experience with analog behavioral modeling and chip-level simulation
• Programming experience in one or more of the following: Verilog, Verilog-A, C/C++, or Python
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and applications teams
• Strong communication skills and a thoughtful approach to solving complex design challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree 
• High voltage (100V+) and mixed voltage (multiple supply rails, 6 or more) design experience
• Design experience in high speed multi Gbps circuits
• Design experience with BiCMOS process technology
• ATE specific experience

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonuses
• Free Lunch Catered in by Local Restaurants
• Private Equity Options
• Retirement Plans
• Sabbatical Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Days
• Relocation Assistance
• Conference Attendance Support
• Biweekly Phone Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program

The salary range for this role is $100,000-$180,000.00.

Please note: While a salary range is provided, the final compensation will depend on your experience, skill set, and how well you're able to highlight your background throughout the interview process.