CareerPlan

Cross-Functional Engineer, Staff

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFull-time2026-09-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, analyze, and optimize high-performance interconnects (high-speed SerDes) ensuring accurate analog modeling, mixed-signal system verification, analog calibration, and power estimation.

Role type

Staff Cross-Functional Engineer (Analog/Mixed-Signal Verification & Modeling)

Builds

High-speed wired connectivity solutions (SerDes) embedded in semiconductors for data centers, AI, 5G, and autonomous vehicles.

Domain

Semiconductor / Analog Mixed-Signal Design / High-Speed Interconnects

Required skills

High-speed SerDes architecture, behavioral modeling, calibration algorithms, SystemVerilog, analog design fundamentals, EDA tools, digital RTL, firmware (C), power estimation, silicon validation support, technical mentorship

Preferred skills

SPICE simulators, AMS simulation tools, IEEE 802.3/OIF standards, scripting (Python/Matlab), lab equipment (oscilloscopes, TDR, VNA)

Technologies

Cadence, Synopsys, SPICE, MATLAB, Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, C, Python

Responsibilities

Oversee development and verification of behavioral models for analog/mixed-signal circuits; Collaborate to define and implement calibration algorithms; Simulate analog subsystems to confirm functionality and design characteristics; Work with digital/firmware teams to ensure proper interaction between components; Support silicon bring-up and correlate pre/post-silicon measurements; Develop and maintain power models; Guide and mentor engineers in modeling and verification techniques

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship