Manager, Design Engineering

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Job description

At Cirrus Logic, mixed-signal engineering drives our company. We develop high-performance, low-power signal processing solutions in audio, voice and haptics, delivering innovative end-user experiences and solving difficult challenges for new generations of mobile and consumer devices. While breaking the innovation barrier, we've also built an award-winning company culture, thanks to our extraordinary workforce and our ongoing efforts to champion and promote diversity, as well as our principles of equality and fairness in the workplace. Do you enjoy working alongside the industry's top engineers and solving sophisticated challenges for the world's top consumer brands? Join our team and help us continue to make this an exceptional place to work!As Manager of Design Engineering, you will lead a mixed-signal design team developing innovative products with best-in-class performance for rapidly growing market applications. As a leader in the UK R&D organisation, you will drive and execute projects from concept to final silicon. You will work closely with our key customers and internal marketing groups to define, architect, and implement new products that enable outstanding user experiences in the world's leading consumer electronics brands. You will also recruit and develop engineers to build a high-performing, collaborative team.ResponsibilitiesLine manage and develop a mixed-signal design team (10-14 analog and digital design engineers)Lead and manage all aspects of a design from concept to production silicon, including product specification, architectural development, transistor-level and RTL design, modelling (Matlab, Verilog), verification (block and chip level), DFT, layout, physical design, lab validationLead communication with multi-functional teams, including marketing, systems, applications, PTE, packaging, and process engineeringCollaborate with design & marketing teams based in the USDirect communication with external high-profile customersWork closely with PMO to lead multiple project scoping and execution tasksSupport the migration to new process technology nodes and new applicationsRequired Skills and QualificationsDegree (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering (or related fields) with typically demonstrated ability in analog/mixed-signal IC developmentsStrong leadership skills with consistent track record of driving product delivery and operational excellence in a fast paced, dynamic environmentStrong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholdersSelf-motivated and organisedStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrategic problem solver and influencer with the ability to identify and exploit new technologiesExperience of team management and developmentGood interpersonal and team-working skillsPreferred Skills and QualificationsHands on experience in the development of one or more of the following products is beneficial: audio codec/amplifiers, voice, haptics, power/battery, ASICsKnowledge of advanced CMOS processes, with experience in HV/power is desirableAt Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas and points of view are respected and valued. Our aim is to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status or disability.