Principal Analog IC Design Engineer (High Speed SerDes)

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Annual salary: $136,500–$253,500

Company

hirify.global develops technology for the design and development of electronic systems and integrated circuits.

What you will do

• Design and develop analog and mixed-signal IC circuit blocks from concept and specification through final verification.
• Design SerDes circuit blocks including drivers, receivers, serializers, deserializers, phase interpolators, low-jitter PLLs, and high-speed clock distribution.
• Work on ADCs, DACs, bias and bandgap circuits, and voltage regulators.
• Apply jitter and signal equalization techniques to high-speed SerDes designs.
• Use CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and physical verification.
• Collaborate with the team to solve complex analog design problems and communicate design decisions.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC design and development.
• Thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques.
• Proficient design experience in most of the listed SerDes and analog circuit blocks, including drivers, receivers, serializers, deserializers, phase interpolators, low-jitter PLLs, high-speed clock distribution, ADCs, DACs, bias and bandgap circuits, and voltage regulators.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and physical verification.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analog aptitude, good communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements.
• hirify.global tool experience, laboratory test experience, and design experience above 10Gbps and in technologies below 28nm.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, equity, and other incentive compensation.