R&D Engineer Hardware
Core
Designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.
Role type
Senior IC analog mixed-signal designer
Builds
High-speed analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for serial link applications (fiber optic, Gigabit Ethernet, enterprise storage, wireless routers)
Domain
Semiconductor / Data Center Connectivity / High-Speed Analog
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Analog circuit design, CMOS device operating regions & characteristics, Common circuit topologies for >1 GHz, Analog circuit design trade-offs (noise, distortion, frequency-response, mismatch, bandwidth, stability), Signal processing in analog filters/ADCs/DACs/feedback loops, Simulation tools, Custom layout tools, Lab equipment operation (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer)
Preferred skills
System level architectural design of broadband communication SoCs, Characterizing and debugging analog designs for manufacturability, Creating circuit models for package and PCB requirements, Developing circuit test plans
Technologies
CMOS, Analog/Mixed-Signal ICs, Gigabit Ethernet, Fiber Optic, SoC
Responsibilities
Research and apply cutting edge design and validation for analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits, Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts/components/integrated circuitry, Determine design approaches and parameters, Analyze equipment to establish operating data and conduct experimental tests, Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability, Layout/design work in a non-ASIC product environment, Characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability, Create circuit models to define package and pc board requirements, Develop circuit test plans of testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC