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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. The Principal Analog IC Designer contributes to the design of long-reach SerDes.

Candidate’s background should include a minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O ICMust have a thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniquesProficient 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 RegulatorsExcellent problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environmentWorking knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plusPosition requires proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation, and post-layout verification. Proficiency with layout entry a plusCadence tool experience, lab test experience, and design experience at ≥16Gbps and in ≤16nm technologies are a plusMS or PhD in EEWe’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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