Staff / Principal Analog & Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

ROLE: Staff / Principal Analog & Mixed-Signal Design EngineerLOCATION: Mannheim, Germany (Hybrid) or Villach, Austria (Hybrid)SALARY: NegotiableDURATION: Permanent This role offers the chance to lead the design and development of cutting-edge high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits. The focus is on delivering high-quality, high-performance IP and subsystems that meet stringent specifications and exceed customer expectations. Strong technical leadership, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to design excellence are key to success. Responsibilities:Take ownership of analog/mixed-signal and full-custom digital blocks and subsystems.Design and implement circuits, including schematics, testbenches, and simulation models.Collaborate with system architects to derive block-level specifications.Work with verification teams to create and validate models.Guide physical implementation alongside layout engineers.Lead or mentor small design teams and provide technical guidance.Organize and contribute to design reviews.Collaborate across functions to ensure successful, on-time product delivery. Qualifications:B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, IT, or related discipline with a focus on hardware design.Minimum 10 years of experience, including relevant internships.Extensive experience in high-speed SerDes design or related analog/mixed-signal circuits (PLLs, Rx/Tx frontends, high-speed digital full-custom logic).Strong background in mixed-signal design with digital control loops.Experience with advanced process nodes (e.g., FDSOI, FinFET) is advantageous.Proficiency with Cadence full-custom design flows and EDA tools (Virtuoso Schematic/Layout, ADE Assembler, Spectre).Scripting experience in Python or TCL is a plus.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.