Encore Semi LLC

Sr High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer (Remote - USA)

Encore Semi LLC$135K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Raleigh, NC
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
  • Strong expertise in High-Speed SerDes, PLL, TX/RX circuits, and CDR design.
  • Proven experience working with 5nm and below process technologies.
  • Tapeout experience with advanced nodes, particularly TSMC, Samsung, or GlobalFoundries.
  • Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE, and Calibre tools.
  • Silicon debug, validation, and bring-up experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop advanced High-Speed SerDes circuits, including PLL, TX, RX, and CDR architectures.
  • Perform transistor-level design, simulation, verification, and silicon debug.
  • Optimize designs for power, performance, jitter, signal integrity, and area.
  • Collaborate closely with layout, digital design, validation, and system engineering teams.
  • Participate in silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation activities.

Benefits

  • 15 days of PTO per calendar year
  • 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
  • Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents in Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents in Dental & Vision
  • Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA, HAS, and Gap Insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • 401k - Traditional & Roth
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Sr High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer (Remote - USA)
Full-Time: Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonuses | Contractor Opportunities Available
Work Authorization: US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
Location: 100% Remote (Anywhere in the USA)

We are looking for a Senior High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer who enjoys solving some of the toughest challenges in analog/mixed-signal IC design. If you have hands-on experience designing high-speed SerDes, PLLs, TX/RX data paths, and have worked through the realities of advanced process nodes (5nm and below), we would love to connect.
You will be part of a highly skilled engineering team developing next-generation high-performance silicon where speed, power, jitter, and reliability matter.

What You'll Do
  • Design and develop advanced High-Speed SerDes circuits, including PLL, TX, RX, and CDR architectures.
  • Perform transistor-level design, simulation, verification, and silicon debug.
  • Optimize designs for power, performance, jitter, signal integrity, and area.
  • Collaborate closely with layout, digital design, validation, and system engineering teams.
  • Participate in silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation activities.
What You Bring
  • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
  • Strong expertise in High-Speed SerDes, PLL, TX/RX circuits, and CDR design.
  • Proven experience working with 5nm and below process technologies.
  • Tapeout experience with advanced nodes using TSMC, Samsung Foundry, or GlobalFoundries.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE, and Calibre.
  • Silicon debug, validation, and bring-up experience are highly desirable.

Why Join Us
Work on challenging, high-impact silicon designs with a team of engineers who are passionate about pushing the limits of performance and innovation.
If you have designed SerDes at the transistor level and want to work on genuinely hard problems, we'd love to hear from you.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $135,000 to $165,000, which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Full-Time Benefits:
• 15 days of PTO per calendar year
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 401k - Traditional & Roth
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement

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About Encore Semi LLC

Encore Semi LLC is a semiconductor design and engineering services company that provides custom solutions for complex system-on-chip (SoC) designs. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. Encore Semi has over 500 employees and serves clients in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications. The company's services include architecture and design, verification and validation, and software and firmware development. Encore Semi is committed to innovation and has received several awards for its services, including the TSMC Open Innovation Platform Partner of the Year Award.
Learn more about Encore Semi LLC
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$500,000
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+30%
Revenue
$50 million

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