Technical Director of Mixed Signal

Position Summary

Max Linear is seeking a Technical Director in Analog, Mixed‑Signal, and RF IC Design to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following:

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, driving key strategic decisions, roadmaps, and architectural developments for mixed‑signal designs across global teams
• Collaborate with IC designers and system engineers to develop high‑performance analog and mixed‑signal circuits for next‑generation products
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top engineering talent, fostering a high‑performance culture
• Drive collaboration with support teams (CAD, technology, and digital) to enhance productivity across the organization

• Extensive technical expertise in data converters, with hands‑on IC tape‑out and productization experience
• Strong ability to translate high‑level specifications into block‑level design requirements
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience providing customer‑facing support throughout product development and release‑to‑production phases
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 13 years of experience, or MS + 11 years, or Ph.D. + 8 years

Max Linear offers a total compensation philosophy that includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus, with many positions also including stock‑based compensation. Salary ranges for the role:
Southern California: $143,600 to $222,985 annually;
San Francisco Bay Area: $159,200 to $247,135 annually. Benefits include health care, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Max Linear is a global, NASDAQ‑traded fabless system‑on‑chip company committed to improving communication networks worldwide. With a portfolio that spans broadband access, connectivity, infrastructure, and industrial applications, our technologies power 4G/5G infrastructure, data center interconnect, IoT, and more. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, our design centers span the United States, Spain, India, Germany, Israel, and Singapore.