Job Description
Principal Analog System Architect
Shenzhen, China | Shanghai, China

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine technological excellence with state-of-the-art global manufacturing capabilities to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital emitter and sensor technologies. 
Globally, our teams develop groundbreaking solutions aligned with societal megatrends like intelligent mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics. 
At ams OSRAM, employees are part of a highly innovative, international technology environment. Diverse teams, a high degree of ownership, and exciting challenges provide the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real difference. Because behind our innovations are people who carry something special inside and who bring their unique strengths to work every day. 

Show the world what you are made of.

Your new responsibilities

  • Architecture Definition & Trade‑offs – Define end‑to‑end system architectures for next‑gen sensor ICs, balancing performance, power, area, scalability, manufacturability, yield, and cost.
  • Cross‑domain Partitioning – Lead architecture across analog, digital, firmware, algorithms, and interfaces to ensure optimal implementation strategies.
  • Innovation & Technology Scouting – Evaluate new circuit techniques, architectures, and emerging technologies to drive future differentiation.
  • Validation & Iteration – Build system‑level models/simulations; analyze silicon characterization data to identify architectural limitations and define improvement plans.
  • Strategic Influence – Contribute to technology roadmaps, support key customer engagements, and mentor senior engineering staff.


Who we are looking for


  • Required Qualifications

    • Education – Master’s or Ph.D. in EE, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Physics, or related field.
    • Experience – 15+ years in analog/mixed‑signal IC development, including significant hands‑on analog circuit design and substantial architectural leadership.
    • Core Technical Expertise – Deep transistor‑level design proficiency in at least one of:
      Analog Front‑Ends (AFE), Precision Analog, Low‑Noise Signal Chains, Data Converters (ADC/DAC), Power Management, Timing/Clock Generation, Sensor Interface Circuits.
    • System Thinking – Proven ability to perform architecture trade‑offs (noise, power, area, reliability, yield, cost) and to connect circuit implementation with product requirements.
    • Cross‑functional Leadership – Experience driving technical decisions across analog, digital, firmware, algorithm, verification, and product development teams.
    • Soft Skills – Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Fluent English; Mandarin proficiency highly desirable.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Sensor Experience – Optical sensing (ALS, Proximity, ToF, Spectral, Imaging) or full signal‑chain optimization.
    • Specialized Skills – Ultra‑low‑power, precision analog, ADC/DAC architectures, PLL/timing, power management, or sensor readout circuits.
    • Additional Knowledge – Image/signal processing, sensor fusion, edge ML, or embedded systems.
    • Process & Validation – Multiple technology nodes, behavioral modeling, system simulation, silicon characterization.
    • Impact – Patents, publications, or contributions to long‑term technology strategy.


Please contact Jingjing Hu for further information via TINA.HU@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +86 (510) 81908303.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
Information at a Glance
Job ID:  22703
Posting Start Date:  9/3/26
Job Family:  Research & Development
Career Level:  Experienced Professional (>8 years)
Company:  OSCN
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Flex time
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Department:  LSP China Product Development Center

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.