Analog / Mixed-Signal Sensor IP Design Engineer - Cork, Ireland

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus package

Stock purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited in Cork, Ireland, is seeking analog/mixed-signal design engineers to deliver next-generation Sensor IP for Qualcomm SoCs. You will work on AFEs, ADCs, VCOs, and bandgaps in advanced FinFET process nodes, with emphasis on low-power design and tight interaction with layout teams.

The role requires hands-on transistor-level circuit implementation or strong academic work in custom analog design, plus experience with PDN, layout practices, and IC design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop analog/mixed-signal hard macros for the Sensor IP Design team.
• Perform custom circuit design in latest FinFET CMOS processes.
• Create design specifications and behavioral models in Verilog.
• Set up, run and analyze circuit simulations; conduct QA on macros.
• Deliver macros and support integration and testing; silicon characterization and reports.

Skills

Analog design

AMS design

Transistor-level planning

Circuit verification

Verilog modelling

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's degree in Science/Engineering

PhD in Science/Engineering

Tools

SPICE simulators

Schematic capture tools

Layout extraction tools

Job description

Company:QT Technologies Ireland LimitedJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:Job DescriptionQualcomm’s Sensor IP Analog Mixed-Signal Design team is seeking Analog / Mixed-Signal design engineers to join our growing team in Cork, Ireland. The successful candidate will work on analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits including AFEs, ADCs, VCOs, Bandgaps a range of other custom IP for Qualcomm Mobile, Auto, IoT & Compute SoC products. The primary focus of the work is on low-power and low-voltage mixed-signal design with emphasis on advanced nanometer FinFET technology nodes.The successful candidate will both design key circuit blocks and work closely with layout engineers to ensure the layout is fully optimized and complies with best analog layout practices. You will be directly involved in delivering next-generation Sensor IP designs for Qualcomm SoCs and will be part of a large analog mixed-signal design team involved in architecture analysis and IP delivery in leading-edge FinFET process technology nodes at 3nm and beyond.The role requires industry experience in transistor-level circuit implementations or highly relevant academic experience in a Masters’ or PhD program focused on full custom analog circuit design using nanometer CMOS technologies. In addition to Analog and Mixed-Signal circuit design expertise, good understanding of device physics, analog circuit custom layout, power distribution networks (PDN), mixed-signal design flow, SoC top-level integration and IC Design Tools are desired.Responsibilities:Architecture, design, and development of analog / mixed signal hard macros for the Sensor IP Design teamPerform custom circuit design in the latest FinFET CMOS processes technologies and beyond to support the delivery of Sensor IPParticipate in internal customer requirements discussions.Create design specifications.Create behavioural models in Verilog.Set-up, run and analyse circuit simulations.Perform quality assurance procedures on developed hard macros.Deliver hard macros and support customer integration and testing.Perform silicon characterization analysis and prepare silicon verification reports.Skills and Experience we would love to see:Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.4-years of transistor level analog mixed-signal design experience.Experience in SPICE simulators and schematic capture toolsExperience in designing op-amps, bandgaps, differential amplifiers, VCO, AFE, and/or ADCsScripting to automate circuit design and verification workFull-custom analog layout techniques and the ability to take a design and do all the layout extract verification and sign-offExcellent communication skills and ability to contribute strongly within a high-performance teamWhere you will be workingCork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.What's on OfferApart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:Salary, stock and performance related bonusMaternity/Paternity LeaveEmployee stock purchase schemeMatching pension schemeEducation AssistanceRelocation and immigration support (if needed)Life, Medical, Income and Travel InsuranceSubsidised memberships for physical and mental well-beingBicycle purchase schemeEmployee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many moreMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. 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