Cadence Design Systems

Principal Analog IC Design Engineer, High Speed SerDes

Cadence Design Systems$136K — $253K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years in CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC design and development.
  • Familiarity with common SerDes standards and electrical requirements is advantageous.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of jitter and signal equalization techniques.
  • Proficient in designing various SerDes circuit blocks including Driver, Receiver, and PLL.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analog aptitude, with excellent communication abilities.
  • Experience with CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and verification.
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks.
  • Lead the process from concept/specifications to final verification.
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications throughout the design lifecycle.
  • Utilize CAD tools for simulation and layout design tasks.
  • Collaborate with team members to address design challenges and improvements.
  • Test and verify circuit performance to meet high-speed requirements.
  • Document design processes and outcomes for quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.
  • Additional unspecified benefits.
Full 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.
  • Candidate's background should include a minimum of 7 years of experience in CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC design and development.
  • Working knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus.
  • 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, analog aptitude, good communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Position requires proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and physical verification
  • Cadence tool experience, lab test experience, and design experience at >10Gbps and in
  • MS or PhD in EE

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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.

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
Learn more about Cadence Design Systems
Size
9,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$590.6 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
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