Ph.D. Intern - Analog, Mixed Signal & Circuit Design
Core
Design analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks for production-grade IP and research-stage silicon in advanced CMOS processes, supporting hyperscaler AI infrastructure.
Role type
Ph.D. Analog Design Intern (IC)
Builds
High-speed SerDes, Silicon Photonics, ADC/DAC, PLLs, and clock distribution networks
Domain
Semiconductor / Analog & Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Transistor-level circuit design, Device physics, Noise analysis, Linearity analysis, Stability analysis, Low-power techniques, Schematic design, Simulation and verification, Layout coordination
Preferred skills
FinFET process node experience (7nm/5nm/3nm), High-speed serial link architectures, Optical transceiver circuits, Layout-aware design, Behavioral modeling (Verilog-A)
Technologies
Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Design, simulate, and verify analog/mixed-signal blocks across the full design flow; Collaborate with layout engineers for implementation and iteration; Present research framing and design results to the engineering team; Participate in structured analog design curriculum
Seniority
Intern, Research-focused IC