Syntiant

Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Syntiant$200K — $230K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS in Electrical Engineering required; Ph.D. preferred with focus on analog/mixed-signal IC design.
  • 6-8 years of design experience specifically for audio-frequency products.
  • Experience in high-voltage designs, such as on-chip charge pumps and switching regulators.
  • Familiarity with A/D and D/A design and micropower circuit design.
  • Solid grasp of analog/mixed-signal circuit designs including op-amps, comparators, and regulators.
  • Knowledgeable in circuit layout techniques and their effects like matching and shielding.
  • Proficient in using Cadence design tools such as Virtuoso Schematic and Spectre/APS.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate complex mixed-signal systems at a top-level.
  • Oversee and review block-level design and layout processes.
  • Coordinate with digital and system teams to define specifications and interactions.
  • Perform top-level mixed signal simulations to verify functionality and performance.
  • Design and verify analog/mixed-signal blocks as required.
  • Execute additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plan options with most premiums fully covered for employees and families.
  • Company-paid dental and vision PPO coverage, including orthodontia.
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance coverage equal to 3x salary, up to $1,000,000, with options for supplemental insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage at no cost, offering significant income protection.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available for qualified medical plan enrollees.
  • 401K retirement plan with investment options to assist in future planning.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program and various voluntary benefits options.
Full Job Description
Summary Description:

The Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer will be responsible for working in a fast-paced, market-oriented fabless R&D team environment, developing ASIC technology for MEMS based microphones and related audio solutions.

Requirements

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for top-level integration of complex mixed signal systems.
  • Supervision and review of all block-level design and layout.
  • Responsible for coordinating with digital and system teams: define specifications and interaction between blocks.
  • Verify functionality and performance through top-level mixed signal simulations.
  • Design and verification of analog/mixed-signal blocks as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience Required:
  • MS in EE.
  • Ph.D. in EE with focus on analog/mixed-signal IC design is preferred.
  • 6-8 years Design experience targeting audio-frequency products.
  • HV design experience, such as on-chip charge pumps and switching regulators.
  • A/D and D/A design experience.
  • Micropower circuit design.
  • Knowledge of analog and mixed-signal circuits such as op-amps (single-stage, two-stage, OTA's, class A, class AB, etc.), comparators (clocked/dynamic and continuous-time), analog continuous- and discrete-time filters, reference generators (bandgap, PTAT), and regulators (LDO's).
  • Solid understanding of CMOS circuit design and device fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of circuit layout techniques and effects, such as matching and shielding.
  • Experience with Cadence design tools (Virtuoso Schematic, Spectre/APS, AMS).
  • Self-motivated, passionate about circuit design, good analytical and communications skills, able to work in an agile team setting.

Benefits

Benefits Summary:
  • Medical: Several plan options including PPO and HSA-compatible plans from Anthem Blue Cross, most of which are 100% paid by Syntiant Corp. for you and your family.
  • Dental: Company-paid dental PPO coverage from MetLife, including coverage for Orthodontia.
  • Vision: Company-paid vision PPO coverage from MetLife / VSP.
  • Life Insurance / AD&D: Company-paid basic Life / AD&D coverage in the amount of 3x your salary (up to $1,000,000). Additional supplemental life insurance with low group rates is available for yourself and your family.
  • Disability Coverage: Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provides up to 60% income replacement protection.
  • Spending and Savings Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits for Health Care and Dependent Care. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for those enrolled in a qualified Medical plan.
  • 401K Retirement Plan: Administered by Empower, the 401(k) plan allows you to plan for your future by investing a portion of each paycheck.
  • Other Benefits: A company-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as access to additional voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Support, and Identity Fraud Protection.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is targeted to be between $200,000 to $230,000. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Syntiant, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

About Syntiant

Syntiant is a semiconductor company that develops low-power artificial intelligence (AI) processors for edge devices. The company's products include the Syntiant NDP100 and Syntiant NDP101 chips, which are designed for use in voice-controlled devices, wearables, and other battery-powered devices. Syntiant was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Learn more about Syntiant
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$10 million
Founded
2017
Revenue
$10 million

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