Design Architect Analog IC Designer

Cadence; Quebec; On-site; CAD 157,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

TFSA plan

Employee stock purchase

Health coverage

Job summary

Cadence, a leader in semiconductor design, seeks a Design Architect Analog IC Designer in Canada to lead analog/mixed-signal block development from concept to final verification, contributing to long-reach SerDes designs.

Candidates should have 10+ years in CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O, deep jitter knowledge, and Cadence CAD experience. An MS or PhD in EE is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O experience.
• Strong understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques.
• Experience with SerDes blocks: Driver, Receiver, Serializer/Deserializer, etc.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog/mixed-signal IC blocks from concept to verification.
• Contribute to long-reach SerDes design.
• Work with CAD tools for circuit simulation and post-layout verification.
• Collaborate with teams and communicate findings.

Skills

CMOS SerDes development

Jitter control

SerDes block design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

MS in EE

Tools

Cadence tools

Lab test experience

Post-layout verification

Layout proficiency

Job description

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This role is for an existing vacancy.

Job Description

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

• Candidate’s background should include a minimum of 10 years of experience in the development of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC
• 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, good communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Working knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus
• Position requires proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation, and post-layout verification. Proficiency with layout entry a plus
• Cadence tool experience, lab test experience, and design experience at ≥16Gbps and in ≤16nm technologies
• MS or PhD in EE

Description De L’Emploi

L’Architecte en Conception de Circuits Intégrés Analogiques est responsable de la conception et du développement de circuits analogiques/mixtes, de l'architecture et de la spécification initiale jusqu'à la vérification finale de la conformité aux spécifications du client. L’Architecte en Conception contribue à la conception de SerDes (Serialiseur/Deserialiseur) de longue portée.

• Le candidat doit avoir au minimum 10 ans d'expérience dans le développement de circuits intégrés CMOS SerDes.
• Doit avoir une compréhension approfondie du jitter et des techniques d'égalisation du signal.
• Expérience dans la conception de la plupart des blocs de circuits SerDes : TX, RX, sérialiseur, désérialiseur, interpolateur de phase, PLL, distribution d’horloge à haute vitesse, ADC et DAC, circuits de polarisation et de référence de tension (Bandgap), et régulateurs de tension.
• Excellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes, bonnes capacités de communication et aptitude à travailler en équipe.
• Une connaissance pratique d’un ensemble de normes SerDes courantes et de leurs exigences électriques est un atout.
• Le poste nécessite la maîtrise des outils CAD pour la simulation de circuits et la vérification post-layout. La maîtrise de layout est un plus.
• Une expérience avec les outils Cadence, les tests en laboratoire, ainsi que la conception à des vitesses ≥16 Gbps et dans des technologies ≤16 nm.
• Diplôme de M.Sc ou Ph.D. en génie électrique.

The annual salary range for Canada is 156,800.00 - 291,200.00 CAD Annual. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. 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 holidays, leave of absence programs, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post-tax investment savings, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Cadence also offers employee and dependent Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability. In addition, Cadence provides Global Travel Medical coverage, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and a funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).

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We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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