Principal Analog IC Designer

Cadence Design Systems; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Montreal is seeking a Principal Analog IC Designer to design and develop analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks and contribute to long-reach SerDes design. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in CMOS SerDes development and hold an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. This role supports a collaborative work environment and involves using advanced CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in CMOS SerDes development.
• Thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques.
• Proficient design experience in various SerDes circuit blocks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog/mixed-signal IC circuit blocks.
• Contribute to the design of long-reach SerDes.
• Verify conformance to customer specifications.

Skills

Design experience in SerDes circuit blocks

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Working knowledge of SerDes standards

Education

MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools for circuit simulation

Cadence tools

Job description

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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 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 are a plus
• MS or PhD in EE

Description de L’Emploi

Le Concepteur Principal 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. Le Concepteur Principal contribue à la conception de SerDes (Serialiseur/Deserialiseur) de longue portée.

• Le candidat doit avoir au minimum 5 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 est un plus.
• Diplôme de M.Sc ou Ph.D. en génie électrique.

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