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Senior Digital R&D & Automation Engineer

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)

Monolithic Power Systems

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: Senior level
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

Nice to have

Is a plus:
Basic Digital Design and Verilog/SystemVerilog knowledge.
Knowledge of the ASIC Design Flow.
Knowledge related to AI usage for developments (LLMs, MCPs, AI Agents, AI Agent harness, etc.).
API client development.
Unit and integration testing

Education & certifications

Knowledge and experience in Unix/Linux admin and networking
Proficiency in scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Python, csh, etc.) and OOP.
Familiar with revision control tools (Git, GitLab, etc.)
Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in system administration and supporting/installation of CAD tools.
BSEE/BSCS or equivalent (MSEE/MSCS preferred)
DevOps knowledge and experience (CI, CD, pipelines, Jenkins, GitlabCI, etc)

The role

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Summary:

A Sr. Digital R&D & Automation Engineer works in the design and development of tools and scripts, automation of tasks, definition and implementation of new standard development flows and methodologies, configuration and maintenance of industry standard EDA tools for digital/mixed-signal ICs design for leading edge technologies, among other tasks. Products include switching regulators, display drivers, audio amplifiers, precision linear circuits and power management ICs for fast-growing portable and non-portable markets such as broadband modems, PDAs, notebooks, cell phones, telecom, fiber optics, digital camera, and network equipment.

If you have a solid software background and interest in supporting semiconductor chip design, this is the job for you.

What you'll do

Essential Functions:

Scripting of ASIC Mixed-Signal Design Tools and automation for different Teams (Digital Design, Physical, Verification, DFT, Mixed-Signal, etc.).
R&D of new Methodologies, Flows, Tools, IPs, and Licenses.
Work on R&D Tasks related to any of the ASIC IC Design flow stages.
Define, implement and automate new standard flows and methodologies, and improve existing ones.
Development of continuous integration plus continuous delivery environment applied to IC design.
Linux system administration to install, build, test and develop new environments/tools/scripts.
Troubleshoot problems related to machine, network and tools.
Document processes and flows.
Work closely with the Digital, CAD and IT Teams.
Work on and support projects in any of the ASIC flow stages.

About Monolithic Power Systems

Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) is a global leader in power semiconductor solutions, providing highly energy-efficient, compact, and reliable power management ICs. With a focus on innovation, MPS serves diverse industries including automotive, cloud computing, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company operates worldwide with a significant engineering and sales presence, and its products are integral to modern electronic systems.

Industry: Semiconductors
Founded: 1997
Employees: 2,000–5,000
Headquarters: Kirkland, Washington, USA
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

MPS has a design center in Barcelona, Spain, focusing on mixed-signal and power management IC design.
The company offers internships and new graduate programs in Barcelona, providing entry points for international engineers.
MPS is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: MPWR) with a global footprint, offering potential for international career mobility.
Barcelona roles include engineering, operations, finance, and people functions, indicating a diverse local hiring scope.

In their own words

About the company & team

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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