Claros · 10 hours ago
Senior Principal Analog Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) Controls Engineer (Technical Lead)
Torrance, CA (Hybrid)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expClaros is a power management solutions company that is innovating at the intersection of power and compute to make AI more sustainable and widely available. They are seeking a Senior Principal Analog Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) Controls Engineer to lead design and development of high-performance analog circuits for PMICs, collaborating with various teams to implement methodologies and ensure quality in product development.
Computer Hardware
Responsibilities
Collaborate with other engineers to define and implement design methodologies and best practices for PMIC design and related areas
Plan and lead a group of designers in implementation of commercial product
Work with multi-disciplinary teams including R&D, systems, testing to implement new ideas and in writing the specifications, design, characterization, verification and documentation
Summarize and interpret results of highly complex performance checks and review it with team
Use problem solving skills, experience, and supervise the layout circuit designers. Guide them with floor planning and in resolving DRC/LVS errors
Behavior and transistor level circuit design, simulation and verification of power management blocks including LDO, Switch Mode Power Supplies (buck, boost), voltage reference and other analog circuits meeting power, performance and area specifications
Work closely with PCB layout engineers to ensure performance and quality of the designs
Work with team on best packaging approach for design and test
Datasheet drafting and reviews
Work with product managers to develop the next generation of products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of overall experience in analog/mixed signal IC Design
Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and their impact on analog circuit design
Experience is designing circuits in High voltage (BCD) technology processes and FinFET technology (like 12nm and below) is preferred
Strong background in Power Management devices and circuit design principles, Buck Converters Architecture & Design, Mixed Signal Design, Gate Drivers, PLL & Clock Chip Design
Must have released at least one full IC design from Concept to release to production
Good knowledge in device physics and device reliability analysis
Proficiency in using Cadence IC Design Tools
Familiarity with industry standard interface protocols such as SPI, I2C, PMBus/SMBus
Ability to document design techniques, test and verification methodology
Conduct design reviews, analyze and debug circuits, and perform system-level testing to validate performance and ensure compliance with specifications
Full chip integration and Top-Level Simulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of overall experience in analog/mixed signal IC Design
Knowledge in writing Verilog/VHDL modeling
Experience with layout design, layout review, and layout versus schematic (LVS) verification
Knowledge in Python/Perl script development and MATLAB simulations are a plus
Benefits
100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.
Company
Claros
Claros is a power management platform that utilizes cutting-edge hardware, software to enhance energy distribution & usage at data centers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$9.7M2025-02-27Seed· $9.7M
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