Apollon Inc. · Cambridge, MA · Full-Time · Lead / Principal
About Apollon
Apollon is a Boston-based MedTech startup developing MOGLU, a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor powered by Raman spectroscopy. We work in close collaboration with MIT and Analog Devices, have filed 50+ patents, and are advancing toward clinical studies at BMC and the Joslin Diabetes Center. Our mission is to eliminate the needle from diabetes management.
The Opportunity
The optical components in MOGLU -- laser, detector, filter -- are already miniaturized. The bottleneck is the drive circuitry. Once our low-power measurement architecture is validated at the FPGA level, the next step is integrating the full signal chain into a single custom IC. We are looking for an ASIC architect who can own that transition -- from validated architecture to tape-out. This is not a PCB shrink. This is a fundamental redesign of the circuit blocks.
What You Will Do
- Architect and own the full mixed-signal/analog ASIC: laser driver, photodetector readout, TIA, low-noise amplifier, ADC, timing, calibration logic, and power sequencing -- integrated into a single die
- Define chip architecture, partitioning, and specifications in collaboration with the FPGA, optical, and mechanical teams
- Lead design from concept through tape-out, working with foundry and EDA partners
- Drive the miniaturization strategy that enables wearable form factor without compromising signal integrity
- Mentor hardware engineers and contribute to IP development
What We Are Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in mixed-signal or analog IC design
- Proven track record of taping out custom ASICs, ideally in medical, sensing, or wearable applications
- Deep expertise in TIA, LNA, ADC, and precision analog circuit design
- Experience integrating multi-domain circuit blocks (analog, digital, power) into a single die
- Familiarity with low-noise optical readout circuits is a strong plus
- TSMC or similar foundry experience preferred
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Compensation