Principal RFIC Engineer / RFIC Team Lead – Optical Engines (M/F/D)
Core
Lead architecture, design, and validation of high-speed RFICs (Laser Drivers, TIAs, analog front-ends) for optical transceivers and optical engines.
Role type
Principal RFIC Engineer / RFIC Team Lead
Builds
Optical transceivers and optical engines for coherent and direct-detect optical platforms (100G, 800G ZR / ZR+, 1.6T ZR / ZR+)
Domain
Optical communications / RFIC design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
high-speed analog/RFIC design, laser drivers, TIAs, coherent/high-speed analog front-ends, noise/linearity/signal integrity/power optimization, Cadence design flow (Virtuoso, Spectre, EM tools), silicon bring-up/characterization/qualification, electro-optic integration with Silicon Photonics, technical leadership in complex R&D
Preferred skills
roadmap and team leadership, balancing hands-on technical work with strategy, representing technology externally
Technologies
SiGe BiCMOS, RF CMOS, advanced foundry processes, Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence Spectre, EM tools
Responsibilities
Lead architecture, design, and validation of high-speed RFICs; Act as technical and functional lead of the RFIC team; Define RFIC specifications and roadmaps; Own technology selection and trade-offs; Drive RFIC development through full lifecycle; Ensure RFIC performance against key metrics; Mentor and technically guide RFIC engineers and junior designers; Contribute to long-term technology strategy and next-generation optical engine concepts; Represent RFIC technology internally and externally
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
