Director, Analog Mixed-Signal Design

Invent the Future with Us Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute. Description As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications. Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team. We’d love to have you apply! About the role We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Analog Design to lead our expanding analog and mixed-signal engineering team. This leadership role will drive the development of advanced analog power management circuits and custom IPs that underpin next-generation AI, cloud, and edge applications. The ideal candidate will combine deep analog design expertise with strategic insight into AI hardware, cloud, and edge computing applications, enabling transformative solutions that meet both performance and sustainability goals. What you’ll achieve Lead and mentor a high-performing team of analog and mixed-signal engineers in designing cutting-edge voltage regulators, sensors, and power management circuits. Collaborate closely with system architects, AI hardware teams, and third-party IP vendors to co-develop innovative analog IP solutions optimized for AI workloads, cloud, and edge applications. Drive analog design strategies that support AI inference and training workloads deployed on cloud and edge platforms, ensuring robustness across process, voltage, and temperature variations. Oversee physical design integration, layout best practices, and post-silicon validation to accelerate productization cycles. Align analog design efforts with broader AI system requirements including power efficiency, latency, and reliability for real-world AI applications. About you 15+ years of progressive experience in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, with proven leadership in managing design teams. Deep expertise in high-precision analog circuits including voltage regulators (LDOs, buck converters), opamps, comparators, and current/voltage sensors. Strong understanding of noise, mismatch, and other analog design challenges critical to AI hardware performance. Experience designing analog IP in advanced FinFET technology nodes preferred. Proficiency with Cadence design tools for schematic capture, layout, and Spice simulation. Demonstrated ability to architect analog solutions for AI, cloud, and edge applications preferred. Familiarity with AI system architectures, including cloud and edge computing paradigms, and how analog design impacts overall AI workload efficiency and reliability preferred. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including digital design, software, and system-level testing groups. Electrical or Computer Engineering Bachelor's degree & 15 years of related experience; or master's degree & 12 years; or PhD & 8 years with a strong foundation in analog circuit theory and design methodologies. What we’ll offer At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $279,500 and $419,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $293,000 and $440,000. Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life. Benefit highlights include: Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future. Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance. A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day. Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampere