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Principal Analog IC Designer

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In-Office
Toronto, ON, CAN
Senior level
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Toronto, ON, CAN
Senior level
Design and develop analog and mixed-signal IC circuit blocks from initial architecture and specification through final verification. The role focuses on long-reach CMOS SerDes, including drivers, receivers, serializers, PLLs, clock distribution, ADCs, DACs, and voltage regulators. Responsibilities include addressing jitter and signal equalization, circuit simulation, post-layout verification, and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have at least five years of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O experience and an MS or PhD in electrical engineering.
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Job Description

The Principal Analog IC Designer is responsible for the design and development of analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks from initial concept/specification through final verification of conformance to customer specifications. The Principal Analog IC Designer contributes to the design of long-reach SerDes.

  • Candidate’s background should include a minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC
  • Must have a thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques
  • Proficient design experience in most of the following SerDes circuit blocks:  Driver; Receiver; Serializer; Deserializer; Phase Interpolator; Low jitter PLL; High Speed Clock Distribution; ADC and DAC; Bias and Bandgap; and Voltage Regulators
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Working knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus
  • Position requires proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation, and post-layout verification. Proficiency with layout entry a plus
  • Cadence tool experience, lab test experience, and design experience at ≥16Gbps and in ≤16nm technologies are a plus
  • MS or PhD in EE

Description de L’Emploi
Le Concepteur Principal de Circuits Intégrés Analogiques est responsable de la conception et du développement de circuits analogiques/mixtes, de l'architecture et de la spécification initiale jusqu'à la vérification finale de la conformité aux spécifications du client. Le Concepteur Principal contribue à la conception de SerDes (Serialiseur/Deserialiseur) de longue portée.

  • Le candidat doit avoir au minimum 5 ans d'expérience dans le développement de circuits intégrés CMOS SerDes.
  • Doit avoir une compréhension approfondie du jitter et des techniques d'égalisation du signal.
  • Expérience dans la conception de la plupart des blocs de circuits SerDes : TX, RX, sérialiseur, désérialiseur, interpolateur de phase, PLL, distribution d’horloge à haute vitesse, ADC et DAC, circuits de polarisation et de référence de tension (Bandgap), et régulateurs de tension.
  • Excellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes, bonnes capacités de communication et aptitude à travailler en équipe.
  • Une connaissance pratique d’un ensemble de normes SerDes courantes et de leurs exigences électriques est un atout.
  • Le poste nécessite la maîtrise des outils CAD pour la simulation de circuits et la vérification post-layout. La maîtrise de layout est un plus.
  • Une expérience avec les outils Cadence, les tests en laboratoire, ainsi que la conception à des vitesses ≥16 Gbps et dans des technologies ≤16 nm est un plus.
  • Diplôme de M.Sc ou Ph.D. en génie électrique.

The annual salary range for Canada is 112.0000 CAD to 208,000 CAD. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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