Principal Integrated Circuit Designer

As an Integrated Circuit Designer, you will be part of a key team designing sophisticated advanced node CMOS products.

Key Job Duties:

• The design and development of the layout for integrated circuits according to electronics engineering principles, using software to create design schematics and diagrams. This will include [developing and verifying circuits such as PLL, DLL, ADC, regulators, amplifiers, TX, RX, and CDRs to meet performance targets].
• The management of manufacturing process of the products, including technology yield and performance of the products.
• The development of test programmes and procedures to ensure the products meet their performance specifications. This will include [working on analog and clocking blocks for connectivity applications, using industry-standard tools like Spectre and MATLAB].
• The provision of advice on aspects of semiconductor process technology and maintain and repair semiconductor process equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. A Master’s or PhD degree in EE is required, preferably from a top-tier university.
• 6+ years of experience supporting or developing complex analog IC designs.

Required Experience:

• Hands-on experience in designing high-speed mixed-signal circuits, including ADC/DAC data converters, RX front-end, TX driver/serializer, low-jitter PLLs, TX/RX calibration, low-jitter CLK distribution and other high-speed analog circuits is a must.
• Have a deep understanding of biasing, band-gaps, reference circuits, opamps, comparators and other analog circuits.
• Solid track-record for implementation of analog circuits high-speed data transmissions.
• Design and tapeout experience in advanced CMOS nodes (ex. 20nm or newer) is a must.
• Solid fundamentals in detailed transistor-level design, feedback/stability analysis, and noise/jitter analysis.
• Knowledge of TIA design and drivers for optical applications is highly desirable.
• Experience in RFIC design for wireless or wireline communication systems is highly desirable.
• Strong technical independent contributor with a proven ability to drive results.
• Excellent teamwork, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones and deliver under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Strong experience in lab chip bring-up and debugging efforts.

Preferred Experience:

• Relevant research publications and/or patents in analog or RF IC design.
• Familiarity in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Matlab, or C.
• Experience with PCB design.
• Familiarity with Verilog RTL or DSP design concepts.
• Knowledge of optical transceivers.
• Expertise in ESD protection techniques and IC packaging methodologies.