Senior Technical Staff Engineer – IC Analog Design

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced, skilled, and hands-on IC Analog Design Engineer to lead development of key analog and mixed signal blocks for our next generation edge computing SoCs. This position requires a strong background in CMOS design from initial system architecture to post-silicon lab bench analysis. Leadership responsibilities include participation in a cross-functional team to actively drive silicon quality throughout the product development cycle. The candidate must be a team player, self-motivated, possess good communication skills, and able to work in a fast-paced environment across international sites.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

·      Architect and design performance critical analog and mixed signal blocks including DACs and ADCs.

·      Own schematic design and simulation at the IP and system level to meet performance, area, power, and reliability targets.

·      Supervise circuit layout through close collaboration with layout engineers on floor planning, device matching, routing, shielding, and ESD strategies.

·      Work with system design team to translate top-level product requirements into detailed block-level budgets and circuit specifications.

·      Supervise validation and debug as needed, including lab bring up, bench measurement, correlation to simulations, and root-cause analysis of silicon issues.

·      Collaborate with foundry technology team to ensure proper use of PDKs and models, focusing on device reliability constraints.

 

Job Requirements:

·      12+ years experience designing high speed and analog circuits including DACs, ADCs, bandgaps, high accuracy bias blocks, and comparators.

·      Broad experience in the development of both sigma-delta and SAR based ADC architectures.

·      Proficiency with industry-standard design tools, including Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and Matlab.

·      Hands-on experience with lab testing and debug of analog blocks.

·      Hands-on experience in scripting and automation (Skill, Python, Tcl, etc.)

·      Strong fundamentals with respect to circuit theory, design, and layout including noise, linearity, device non-idealities, parasitics, and on-chip matching networks.

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·      Well organized, methodical, and detail oriented.

·      Excellent verbal communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

·      Self-motivated team player who can work with various cross-functional groups across different sites.

·      BSEE minimum, MSEE+ preferred from an accredited engineering school.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

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