Senior Analog IC Design Engineer – High-Speed, Cambridge

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Patent bonus

Job summary

IC Resources seeks a Senior Analog IC Design Engineer to join a brand-new Cambridge office, part of a European semiconductor group. You will design, model and verify high-performance analog circuits in advanced FinFET tech, using Cadence tools, and contribute to new architectures.

The role rewards innovation with opportunities for patents and stock options. Visa sponsorship and relocation can be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electronic Engineering (BSc/MSc/PhD) is required.
• Several years’ industry experience in analog IC design.
• Experience with Cadence toolflow and analog verification.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and verify high-performance analog circuits.
• Develop new architectures and technologies for advanced ICs.
• Collaborate on SerDes, ADC/DAC and PLL-related projects.
• Publish patents or contribute to patent-ready work when applicable.

Skills

Analog IC design

High-speed circuits

SerDes

Data converters

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Electronic Engineering

Electronic engineering degree

Tools

Cadence tools

FinFET process

Job description

This is a unique new opportunity for a Senior Analog IC Design Engineer to join a brand-new office in Cambridge; part of an established European Semiconductor company.

With a very reputable name in the market, our client is embarking on an ambitious new growth drive in the field of high-speed wireline communications, following significant investment this year. The goal is to expand in several international locations, including Cambridge, and they seek innovative, experienced Analog IC Design Engineers who are passionate about designing, modelling and verifying high-performance custom analog circuits, as well as contributing to new architectures and innovative technologies.

This role offers a highly interesting combination of research, innovation and hands-on analog IC design work, which would suit someone with a highly analytical approach to analog design and a keen interest to develop something new. You will work on challenging analog designs in advanced FinFET technologies, using industry-leading Cadence tools.

Requirements Include

• A BSc / MSc / PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, or similar
• Several years’ experience in industry, working within analog IC design

Experience In Any Of The Key Technology Areas

• Data converters (ADC/DAC)
• PLLs
• SerDes
• High-speed analog and mixed-signal circuit design
• A keen interest in the development of new circuit architectures and technologies

Previous SerDes experience would be highly desirable, although we would also consider experienced Analog IC Designers with strong backgrounds in ADC/DAC design, PLLs or PLL-based systems.

Given innovative nature of the role, any patents or publications in your portfolio would really stand out.

A competitive salary is on offer, plus stock options, private medical insurance, pension scheme, plus an incentive bonus scheme for patents.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance can also be provided if needed.