Senior Analog Engineering Manager Job Description Technical Leadership (DDR5 / DDR6) + Own and guide the architecture, design, and implementation of DDR5 PHYs and contribute to DDR6-ready architectures. + Provide technical oversight for critical analog and mixed-signal blocks, including: + High-speed TX/RX datapaths + Advanced equalization, termination, and training circuits + DLL/PLL-based clocking solutions for multi-GHz operation + Voltage, reference generation, and power-aware IO design + Drive closure on timing, jitter, noise, SI/PI, and PVT robustness for aggressive DDR5/DDR6 data rates. + Ensure compliance with JEDEC DDR5 specifications and alignment with evolving DDR6 standards and industry direction. + Lead post-silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, and yield improvement, including lab and customer-system correlation. People & Organization Leadership + Build, lead, and mentor a team of analog and mixed-signal designers focused on high-speed memory interfaces. + Set technical direction, performance expectations, and development plans for senior and principal engineers. + Drive hiring, onboarding, and team scaling aligned with DDR5 production and DDR6 development needs. + Foster a culture of technical rigor, ownership, and execution excellence. Program & Cross-Functional Execution + Own DDR5/DDR6 PHY execution balancing schedule, quality, and risk + Partner closely with: Digital PHY and controller teams SoC integration and system architecture, Package, PCB, SI/PI, and validation teams, Product, program management, and customers + Interface with foundries, IP vendors, and standards bodies as needed to ensure successful delivery and future readiness. Methodology, Quality & Roadmap + Establish robust design and signoff methodologies for next-generation high-speed PHYs. + Drive continuous improvement in simulation accuracy, mixed-signal verification, and silicon debug efficiency. + Lead long-term DDR5 sustainment and DDR6 technology roadmap planning, including architectural trade-offs and scaling strategies. + Anticipate challenges from data-rate scaling, power efficiency, and advanced process technologies Qualifications + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred). + 12+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design with deep focus on high-speed memory interfaces. + 5+ years of people-management and technical leadership experience. + Proven hands-on delivery of DDR5 PHYs or late-stage DDR4 designs transitioning to DDR5 + Strong expertise in: High-speed IO design and signal integrity, PLL/DLL and low-jitter clocking architectures,Mixed-signal verification and silicon validation, Advanced CMOS process considerations for IOs Preferred Qualifications + Direct involvement in DDR6 architectural studies or early-stage development. + Experience at advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, and below). + Background in multi-generation memory PHYs or scalable PHY platforms. + Ability to lead teams delivering multiple concurrent tape-outs. + Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and executive audiences. Leadership Profile + High technical credibility with the ability to dive deep when needed + Strong execution mindset with disciplined risk management + Effective mentor and team builder + Strategic thinker with a roadmap-driven approach to DDR evolution + Comfortable balancing hands-on engagement with organizational leadership Company Description We are seeking a Senior Analog Engineering Manager to lead the development of DDR5 and next-generation DDR6 PHY solutions for advanced SoCs. This role requires deep technical expertise in high-speed memory interfaces, combined with strong people leadership and program ownership. The successful candidate will manage a team responsible for end-to-end delivery of high-performance, low-power DDR PHYs, from architecture through silicon bring-up, while shaping the roadmap for DDR6-class signaling and architecture Additional Information Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ' **To Make Our Lives Easier** .' As the industry's leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ' **To Make Our Lives Easier** .' At Renesas, you can: + **Launch and advance your career** in technical and business roles across four Prod