This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 25-40 LPA) Min Experience: 6+ years Location: Bengaluru JobType: full-time We are looking for a Senior Analog Circuit Design Engineer with strong expertise in Power Management IC (PMIC) design to develop high-performance DC-DC switching converters. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience designing both high-voltage (up to 40V) and low-voltage (around 5V) switching converters, with a deep understanding of peak current mode control architectures. In this role, you will own complete analog IPs or buck converter top-level designs, perform transistor-level and post-layout simulations, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust power management solutions. ### Key Responsibilities ### Analog Circuit Design - Design and develop analog circuits for Power Management IC (PMIC) applications. - Own the design and development of DC-DC buck converter IPs from specification through verification. - Design and optimize both high-voltage and low-voltage switching converter architectures. - Develop and validate peak current mode control circuitry for efficient power conversion. ### Simulation & Verification - Perform transistor-level and top-level circuit simulations to validate design functionality and performance. - Execute post-layout extraction (PEX) simulations for sub-blocks and complete analog IPs. - Analyze simulation results and optimize designs for power, efficiency, stability, and performance. - Support silicon validation by investigating and resolving analog design issues. ### Design Ownership - Take ownership of complete analog IPs or buck converter top-level designs throughout the development lifecycle. - Implement sub-block enhancements, design modifications, and bug fixes. - Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. ### Technical Leadership - Mentor and guide junior engineers through design reviews and technical discussions. - Review schematics, simulation results, and design implementations to maintain high engineering standards. - Collaborate with layout, verification, and system teams to ensure successful project execution. - Contribute to design methodology improvements and best practices. ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or a related field. - Strong experience in Analog IC Design with emphasis on Power Management ICs (PMICs). - Hands-on experience designing DC-DC switching converters, including high-voltage and low-voltage buck converters. - Strong understanding of Peak Current Mode Control architectures. - Experience owning analog IP development from design through verification. - Proficiency in transistor-level simulation and circuit optimization. - Experience performing PEX simulations at both sub-block and top-level. - Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and leadership abilities. ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience with high-voltage switching converters (up to 40V). - Experience with low-voltage switching converters (around 5V). - Familiarity with analog layout considerations and post-layout verification. - Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical reviews. - Knowledge of mixed-signal integration and PMIC architectures. ### Must-Have Skills - Analog IC Design - Power Management IC (PMIC) - DC-DC Converter Design - Buck Converter Design - Peak Current Mode Control - Analog Circuit Simulation - PEX Simulation - Analog IP Design ### Good-to-Have Skills - Analog Circuit Design - High-Voltage Converter Design - Low-Voltage Converter Design - Post-Layout Verification - Mixed-Signal Design - Power Electronics - Technical Leadership - Analog Layout Collaboration