Senior Analog Designer

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

What You'll Do

• Work with a team of world-class engineers who are willing to help when needed and are happy to receive help when offered.
• Ensure analog block performance adheres to standard and system model specifications.
• Identify and refine circuit implementation to optimize power, performance and area targets.
• Propose design and verification strategies to ensure high-quality design.
• Oversee physical layout to minimize the impact of parasitics, device stress, and process variation.
• Present simulation data for peer review.
• Document design features and key test bench performance metrics.
• Work with the application team to characterize your circuit and correlate measurements with simulation results

What You'll Need:

• PhD degree or MSc degree in Engineering Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science is at a minimum.
• The position is located in Toronto, and the Engineer will be reporting to the Senior Director
• 5+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with transistor-level circuit design using advanced CMOS technology nodes.
• Silicon-proven experience implementing circuits for analog building blocks.
• Design experience with one or more of the following circuit blocks: continuous time linear equalizer, slicer, high-speed ADC, voltage-controlled oscillator, phase interpolator, bandgap reference, voltage regulator, serializer, deserializer, voltage/current-mode transmitter, phase-locked loop, phase detector
• Experience optimizing CMOS layout to minimize parasitic impacts.
• Experience designing for reliability, including management of aging, overstress, and electromigration issues.
• Experience with EDA tools for schematic entry, layout, and verification.
• Knowledge of SPICE simulators and simulation methods.
• Knowledgeable in Verilog-A for analog behavioural modelling.

We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.

You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

• Comprehensive health plan
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)​

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.