SerDes Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking an analog/mixed-signal design engineer to join their Serdes Technology Group, developing high-performance wireline transceivers. The role involves defining circuit architectures, performing link-level simulations, and designing essential circuit components. Candidates should possess a strong background in analog/mixed-signal design and have a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering. Join a collaborative team leading advancements in AI and next-gen computing.

Qualifications

• Strong background in analog and mixed-signal circuit design.
• History of innovative circuit design/architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define circuit architectures optimized for high bandwidth electrical and optical links.
• Perform link-level simulation in Matlab and/or SPICE to prove the architecture.
• Design circuit components required to implement the architecture in advanced FinFET process.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Mixed-signal circuit design

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

SPICE

Job description

What you do at AMD changes everything

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

The role

AMD Serdes Technology Group develops high‑performance, multi‑protocol wireline transceivers in state‑of‑the‑art CMOS process. We are currently seeking an analog / mixed‑signal design engineer to join our world‑class team.

The person

The candidate will be responsible for the design of high‑speed ADC‑based receivers, DAC‑based transmitters, or silicon photonics transceivers.

Key responsibilities

• Define circuit architectures optimized for high bandwidth electrical and optical links.
• Perform link‑level simulation in Matlab and/or SPICE to prove the architecture.
• Perform design and modeling of on‑die RF passive components (e.g., inductors and capacitors) and/or optical structures.
• Design circuit components (e.g., DAC, SAR‑ADC, S/H, Analog Front‑End, PLL, reference generation, clock distribution) required to implement the architecture in advanced FinFET process.

Preferred experience

• Strong background in analog and mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• History of coming up with innovative circuit design/architecture is a plus.

Academic credentials

BS or MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related equivalent.

Location

Ottawa #LI‑TB2

Benefits & Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.