Staff Engineer, Speed Analog​/Mixed-Signal IC Design

Position Title: Staff Engineer, High Speed Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design

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Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

The Advanced Interconnect Lab (AIL) is seeking a self-driven and motivated professional qualified individual to join their team located in San Jose, CA. The qualified individual will be responsible for research and development of a wide variety of cutting‑edge circuits and architectures for optical interconnects, including analog front end, SERDES, ADC/DAC, etc.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office/headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

• High speed analog/mixed‑signal circuit design, simulation and layout
• Pre‑layout and post‑layout simulation and verification
• Parasitic extraction and post‑layout simulation
• Top level spice and mixed‑mode simulations to validate top level integration.
• Writing descriptions, detailed information and test plan of the designed blocks
• Working closely with digital and hardware engineers to design and setup testing and measurement environment
• Analyzing and interpreting test results

• BS and 5 years of relevant experience MS in 3years of relevant experience preferred
• At least 7 years of experience in designing Si-based high speed circuit, including but not limited to PLL/DLL, CDR, RO/LC oscillators, regulators, TIA, limiting amplifiers, VGAs and digitally‑assisted analog techniques
• Deep understanding of impedance matching, return loss, phase noise, jitter analysis, budgeting and feedback loop dynamics
• Production experience with one or more of the above‑mentioned blocks
• Proficiency in analog/mixed‑signal circuit design, simulation and analysis, Experience with LC and RO VCO design. Good knowledge of band gaps, bias, op‑amps, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques as well as digitally assisted analog circuit techniques
• Lab and ATE test plans, measurement for characterization, and volume production
• Experience with LC and RO VCO design. Good knowledge of band gaps, bias, op‑amps, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques as well as digitally assisted analog circuit techniques
• Lab and ATE test plans, measurement for characterization, and volume production
• including bandgaps, bias, opamps, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques
• Proficient in using Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens design tools, such as Virtuoso, Hspice, StarRC, Calibre etc.
• Hands‑on experience in testing and characterization
• Attention to details, exceptional focus on understanding the problems at hand and ensure thoroughness in problem‑solving
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding teamwork capabilities
• Self‑motivated with a growth mindset
• Youre inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change

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