Technologist – AnalogMixed Signal Design Engineer

Were looking for a talented Technologist Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer to join our organization in either San Jose or this role you will design develop and optimize analog and mixed-signal circuits for cutting-edge semiconductor and electronic products. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to transform complex technical requirements into innovative solutions while maintaining the highest standards of precision and quality.

• Design and develop analog and mixed-signal circuits including amplifiers filters oscillators and data converters
• Conduct detailed circuit analysis and simulation using industry-standard tools such as SPICE Cadence and related design automation software
• Perform signal integrity analysis noise analysis and power consumption optimization to ensure circuit performance meets specifications
• Create and review detailed design documentation schematics and layout guidelines for manufacturing
• Collaborate with digital design engineers layout specialists and system architects to integrate analog blocks into larger system designs
• Validate circuit designs through bench testing measurement and characterization using oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers and other test equipment
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement corrective actions with systematic problem-solving approaches
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback to optimize circuit performance and manufacturability
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in analog and mixed-signal design
• Support the full product lifecycle from concept through production including design optimization and yield improvement

Qualifications :

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• 3 years of professional experience in analog or mixed-signal circuit design
• Strong proficiency in circuit simulation tools (SPICE Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of analog circuit fundamentals including amplifiers filters and signal conditioning
• Experience with PCB design and layout considerations for analog circuits
• Proficiency in MATLAB Verilog or VHDL for design verification and modeling
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes multimeters and spectrum analyzers

**Preferred Skills and Experience:**

• 5 years of experience in semiconductor or analog design environments
• Experience with mixed-signal design including data converters phase-locked loops or power management circuits
• Knowledge of RF or high-frequency circuit design
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
• Experience with version control systems and collaborative design tools
• Background in signal processing or digital signal processing (DSP)
• Experience with tape-out and silicon validation processes
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques and power consumption optimization

Additional Information :

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills ability knowledge of the job; (3) performance contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California Colorado New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WDs Short Term Incentive Plan (STI Plan) or the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires subject to WDs Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D legal plan pet insurance critical illness accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time