Western Digital is seeking a Technologist – Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize analog and mixed-signal circuits for advanced semiconductor and electronic products. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-precision, innovative solutions from concept through production in San Jose or Irvine.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop analog and mixed-signal circuits, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, and data converters
- Conduct detailed circuit analysis and simulation using industry-standard tools such as SPICE, Cadence, and related design automation software
- Perform signal integrity analysis, noise analysis, and power consumption optimization to ensure circuit performance meets specifications
- Create and review detailed design documentation, schematics, and layout guidelines for manufacturing
- Collaborate with digital design engineers, layout specialists, and system architects to integrate analog blocks into larger system designs
- Validate circuit designs through bench testing, measurement, and characterization using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other test equipment
- Troubleshoot design issues and implement corrective actions with systematic problem-solving approaches
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback to optimize circuit performance and manufacturability
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in analog and mixed-signal design
- Support the full product lifecycle from concept through production, including design optimization and yield improvement
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of professional experience in analog or mixed-signal circuit design
- Strong proficiency in circuit simulation tools (SPICE, Cadence Virtuoso, or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of analog circuit fundamentals including amplifiers, filters, and signal conditioning
- Experience with PCB design and layout considerations for analog circuits
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Verilog, or VHDL for design verification and modeling
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers
Nice to Have
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor or analog design environments
- Experience with mixed-signal design including data converters, phase-locked loops, or power management circuits
- Knowledge of RF or high-frequency circuit design
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
- Experience with version control systems and collaborative design tools
- Background in signal processing or digital signal processing (DSP)
- Experience with tape-out and silicon validation processes
- Knowledge of low-power design techniques and power consumption optimization
Technical Stack
- SPICE
- Cadence
- Cadence Virtuoso
- MATLAB
- Verilog
- VHDL
Team & Environment
- Cross-functional teams including digital design engineers, layout specialists, and system architects
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life, accident and disability insurance
- Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Supplemental life and AD&D
- Legal plan
- Pet insurance
- Critical illness
- Accident and hospital indemnity
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit benefits
- Applause Program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- WD Savings 401(k) Plan
- Eligibility for bonuses under WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (STI Plan) or Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)
- Eligibility to participate in annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program with restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents
- RSU awards available to eligible new hires
The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. Restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents under the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program; RSU awards available to eligible new hires. Bonuses under STI Plan or SIP based on company and individual performance; eligibility for overtime pay; shift differential pay depending on shift
Work Mode
Jobs may be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remotely from those states. Hybrid work model with locations in San Jose and Irvine.
WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected leave, military or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Harassment is prohibited. The company complies with 'Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal' poster and maintains pay transparency.
