Silicon RF IC Design Engineer - Senior/Principal
Macom
Milpitas, CA · Posted April 5, 2026
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About the job
Principal Silicon RF IC Design Engineer Job Description: Design market-leading RFIC and Microwave components and subsystems in Silicon technology. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Take responsibility and ownership for the full silicon design lifecycle. Simulate and design IC circuits based on available device models, parameters, and design rules. Work within a multi-disciplined project team.