CMOS SerDes or High-speed I/O, Lead Analog IC Design Engineer
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Listed
- 5 days ago
Role Overview
The Lead Analog IC Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing analog and mixed-signal circuits- from initial concept and specification through final verification- to ensure conformance with customer requirements.
Required Qualifications
- At least three years of experience designing and developing CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O integrated circuits.
- Design experience with most of the following SerDes circuit blocks: Transmitters and receivers, serializers and deserializers, phase interpolators, low-jitter PLLs, high-speed clock-distribution circuits, bias circuits, and voltage regulators.
- Good understanding of jitter and signal-equalization techniques.
- Proficiency with CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and physical verification.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in electrical engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analog design aptitude.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements.
- Experience with Cadence design tools and laboratory testing.
- Design experience at data rates above 10 Gbps and in process technologies below 28 nm.
Pay and benefits
The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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