Principal Analog IC Design Lead – Audio ADC/DAC & Mixed-Signal Converters

Job description

High-performance audio starts long before a speaker plays a sound. It starts with a **Sigma-Delta ADC** , a precision **DAC** , a brilliantly architected **Codec** — and the engineer who designed it all. At **Texas Instruments** , we're building the next generation of audio converters for Automotive, Industrial, and Personal Electronics — and we need the analog IC leader who can own it from concept to silicon to production. **📌 About the Role** Texas Instruments is seeking a **Principal Analog IC Design Lead** to join our **Audio Converter Design team** — a group with full end-to-end charter for developing cutting-edge **Audio ADCs, DACs, Codecs, and Class D integrated devices** for the **Personal Electronics, Automotive, and Industrial market segments** . These are **highly integrated mixed-signal ICs** with on-chip digital signal processing capabilities — some of the most technically complex and market-impactful designs in TI's analog portfolio. As a core member of this team, you'll carry **complete product ownership** from architectural definition through volume production. You'll collaborate with Digital Design, Layout, Firmware, Verification, Validation, Test, Systems, Applications, and Marketing teams — and you'll be the technical anchor that holds it all together. This is a role for an analog engineer who thinks *architecturally* , leads *decisively* , and delivers *flawlessly* . **🛠️ Key Responsibilities** - **Lead an Analog IC design team** with full product ownership and responsibility — from definition through release to manufacturing - **Drive architectural decisions and process selection** — make assignments, provide design guidance, develop schedules, and monitor progress throughout the project - **Hands-on design participation** in high-performance Sigma-Delta ADCs, DACs, PLLs, Op-amps, and Class D integrated audio devices - **Evaluate design results** during both the design phase and silicon evaluation to ensure all technical objectives are met on schedule - Provide **design and layout guidance** to physical layout engineers; monitor IC layout progress against schedule and quality targets - Collaborate with **Design Verification teams** during pre-PG phases to ensure all technical tasks are completed before process go-ahead - Work with **Systems, Applications, and Marketing** teams to develop product briefs, datasheets, application notes, and contribute to roadmap and new concept creation - Drive **silicon debug** and provide design support for customer issues and field returns - Enable **successful production transfer** by collaborating with Validation, Product Engineering, and Test Engineering teams - **Lead customer and field sales discussions** — understanding customer designs, solving problems, and supporting design wins - Actively **hire, develop, and evaluate engineering talent** — growing the team into the next generation of analog leaders **✅ Required Skills** - **Bachelor's degree** in Electrical Engineering or related field - **5–15 years** of analog design experience with demonstrated Chip Lead or Analog Design Lead ownership - **4+ years hands-on experience** with high-performance **Sigma-Delta ADC / DAC / PLL / Op-amp** design - Proven experience as **Chip Lead or Analog Design Lead** — owning a full project from spec to silicon - Strong understanding of **signal processing, low-noise, low-distortion, and high-efficiency analog circuit design** - **Mixed-signal IC design expertise** — integrating analog precision with on-chip digital processing - Proven record of **nurturing and developing engineering talent** - Strong **analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills** 🌟 Preferred Qualifications - Experience with **Class D amplifier integration** in audio codec or converter devices - Background in **audio IC design** for Automotive (AEC-Q100), Industrial, or Personal Electronics market segments - Familiarity with **on-chip DSP architectures** in mixed-signal audio devices - Ability to establish strong relationships with **key internal and external stakeholders** - Experience communicating project status, risks, and solutions to **senior management and customers** - Demonstrated ability to **quickly ramp on new systems, processes, and technologies** - Strong **time management skills** that consistently enable on-time project delivery - Experience with **IC CAD tools** — Cadence toolset, SPICE/Spectre simulation, top-down design methodologies - Knowledge of **semiconductor IC processing, advanced packaging, and production test** solutions **🚀 Why Join Texas Instruments?** **🎵 Define the Future of Audio Silicon** TI's audio converter portfolio serves the world's most demanding markets — Automotive safety systems, Industrial automation, and premium Personal Electronics. Your designs will be heard, literally, in products used by millions. **🧠 End-to-End Product Ownership** From the first architectural whiteboard session to volume production sign-off — this role gives you complete charter and accountability. Few roles in analog IC design offer this level of ownership. **🤝 Collaborate With the Best** You'll interface with Digital Design, Firmware, Verification, Validation, Test, Systems, Applications, and Marketing teams — building influence and expertise that spans the entire semiconductor product ecosystem. **💰 Competitive Compensation** Market-leading salary, long-term incentives, comprehensive benefits, and the financial stability of a global Fortune 500 semiconductor leader. **🌱 Build & Grow a Team** This role isn't just about your own technical contributions — it's about **growing the next generation of analog talent** at one of the world's most respected semiconductor companies. **📣 Call to Action** The best audio ICs don't happen by accident. They're architected, led, and delivered by engineers who refuse to compromise on performance. I