MaxLinear

Senior Staff Product Engineer

MaxLinear$141K — $172K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of bringing multiple SOCs to production.
  • Familiarity with ATE like Verigy and Teradyne.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel VBA, JMP, Galaxy).
  • Knowledge of CMOS process technologies (28nm and below).
  • Strong understanding of process and packaging technology.
  • Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams, emphasizing quality and cost-efficiency.
  • Extensive semiconductor industry product engineering experience, RF experience preferred.
  • Educational background: BS in Electrical Engineering or related (7+ years experience), MS (5+ years), or Ph.D. (2+ years).

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on SOC product development.
  • Ensure product quality and adherence to cost and timeline targets.
  • Define and implement product characterization and provide design feedback.
  • Create and manage Final Test and Probe test plans.
  • Establish product qualification requirements (e.g., Package Qual, ESD).
  • Lead ongoing cost reduction and quality enhancement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to maintain product quality and cost control.
  • Support customer returns by resolving issues in collaboration with core team.

Benefits

  • Health care benefits.
  • 401k savings plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid time off.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

MaxLinear is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Product Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will focus on the following:
  • Work with cross functional teams in developing complex SOC products from concept to production release and sustaining phases
  • Responsible for product quality, meeting product cost targets and delivering to the required timelines
  • Define and execute the product characterization plan and provide feedback to the design team about the performance, design margins, yields
  • Develop the Final Test and Probe test plans
  • Develop and manage product qualification requirements (Package Qual, Burn-in, ESD, Latchup)
  • Responsible for on-going product cost reduction efforts and quality improvements including Test Time reductions/optimization, alternate source qualifications, yield improvement
  • Work with suppliers/vendors to ensure overall product quality and cost
  • Responsible for supporting customer returns through coordination with core team members to resolve issues (Failure Analysis, Test improvements)


Qualifications

  • Proven track record of delivering multiple SOCs to production
  • Experience with ATE (Automatic Test Equipment), such as Verigy and Teradyne
  • Experience with Data Analysis Tools for Characterization Reports and Yield Reporting: Excel VBA, JMP, Galaxy, Data Conductor or PDF Exensio, Optimalplus
  • Experience with common Fabless Standard Logic CMOS Process Technologies (28nm and below) and correlation to product performance, quality, and yield
  • Knowledge of process technology, packaging technology
  • Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and be a gate keeper for product quality and achieving the cost targets
  • Extensive product engineering experience in the semiconductor industry working on complex SOCs, RF experience preferred
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 7 years of experience, or MS + 5 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 2 years of experience


Compensation and Benefits

MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.

MaxLinear expects to offer a starting base salary within the range of: $141,000 to $172,000

We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.

The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.

About MaxLinear

MaxLinear is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures high-performance radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the broadband communications, data center, and industrial markets. The company's products enable the delivery of high-speed data, voice, and video content over a variety of wired and wireless communication networks. MaxLinear was founded in 2003 by Kishore Seendripu and has since grown to become a leading provider of RF and mixed-signal ICs. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California and has additional offices and facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about MaxLinear
Size
1,503 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$98.5 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+18.1%
Revenue
$478.6 million
NASDAQ

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