Lead Analog Design Engineer — High-Speed SERDES

Cadence Design Systems; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence in Cork, Ireland seeks a Principal Analog Design Engineer (SERDES) to lead technical efforts on the PMA design team within a SERDES product group located in Cork. The role involves designing high-speed SERDES blocks and guiding analog/mixed-signal circuits from concept through verification. Travel >5% and collaboration with global teams are expected. Cadence emphasizes equal opportunity employment and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in CMOS SERDES or high-speed I/O IC design.
• Degree: BEng, MEng or PhD in a related field.
• Solid knowledge of SERDES standards and electrical requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design of High Speed SERDES products at data rates up to and exceeding 112 Gbps.
• Develop analog/mixed signal IC blocks from concept to verification of conformance to specs.
• Collaborate with Physical Design Engineers to design IC blocks and PMA sections.
• Provide technical leadership in circuit design and SERDES architectures.
• Work with global teams across time-zones.

Skills

CMOS SERDES

Jitter analysis

Signal equalization

PLL design

High-speed I/O

Education

BEng/MEng/PhD

Tools

Cadence tools

Job description

Cadence in Cork, Ireland seeks a Principal Analog Design Engineer (SERDES) to lead technical efforts on the PMA design team within a SERDES product group located in Cork. The role involves designing high-speed SERDES blocks and guiding analog/mixed-signal circuits from concept through verification. Travel >5% and collaboration with global teams are expected. Cadence emphasizes equal opportunity employment and inclusion.