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Analog Design Architect

Analog Design Architect

CompanyCadence Design Systems
LocationSan Jose, CA, USA
Salary$169400 – $314600
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC design and development
  • Thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques
  • Proficient design experience in most of the following SerDes circuit blocks: Driver; Receiver; Serializer; Deserializer; Phase Interpolator; Low jitter PLL; High Speed Clock Distribution; ADC and DAC; Bias and Bandgap; and Voltage Regulators
  • Proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and physical verification
  • Excellent problem solving skills, analog aptitude, good communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • MS or PhD in EE

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks from initial concept/specification through final verification of conformance to customer specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus
  • Cadence tool experience is a plus
  • Lab test experience is a plus
  • Design experience at >10Gbps and in <28nm technologies is a plus