Design Architect Analog IC Designer

Cadence Design Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Canada is seeking a Design Architect Analog IC Designer with a strong background in CMOS SerDes and high-speed I/O to drive the development of analog/mixed-signal circuits from concept through verification.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of SerDes experience, expert understanding of jitter and equalization, and hands-on CAD/tool proficiency, including Cadence. Collaboration and problem-solving are essential in this role at Cadence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC development.
• Thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques.
• Proficient in CAD tools for circuit simulation and verification.
• Layout entry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SerDes design

High-speed I/O

Jitter analysis

CMOS SerDes

Signal integrity

Analog IC design

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence tools

Lab testing

Post-layout verification

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. 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
• 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.

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