Sr. Staff Analog Engineer

Sierra Wireless; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Hyderabad seeks an expert in analog CMOS integrated circuit design. The role emphasizes system design, analog block design, and requires extensive experience in mixed-signal concepts and IC design tools. Ideal candidates should have 7+ years' experience and strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills are also crucial. This position offers an opportunity to innovate in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in analog CMOS integrated circuit design.
• Solid understanding of transistor-level CMOS analog and mixed-signal blocks.
• Experience with lab instruments and their associated measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• System design from top-level specification analysis to system optimization.
• Analog block design including support to production.
• Interface with digital, firmware, and cross functional teams.

Skills

Analog CMOS integrated circuit design

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving skills

IC design CAD tools knowledge

Communication skills

Education

M.S. in Electrical Engineering or higher

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spice

Matlab

Job description

Responsibilities:

• System design, from top-level specification analysis to system optimization. (25%)

• Analog block design, from specification definition to support to production. (25%)

• Design & optimization, verification, technical documentation, layout supervision. (20%)

• Silicon lab evaluation, characterization and debug. (10%)

• Block or system modelling. (5%)

• Technical support to test, product and application engineers. (10%)

• Interface with digital, firmware, verification, layout and cross functional teams. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience in analog CMOS integrated circuit design

• M.S. in EE or higher

• Strong analytical, synthesis and problem solving skills

• Solid understanding and experience in designing transistor-level CMOS analog and mixed-signal blocks and systems, including IC technology and layout, with blocks such as ADCs, DACs, sensor interfaces, switched-capacitor blocks, power management, LDO regulators, bandgap, biasing circuits, amplifiers, oscillators, PLLs, comparators, filters, physical IOs etc.

• In-depth knowledge of analog mixed-signal concepts, techniques and trade-offs like speed, power, noise, mismatch, linearity, stability, area

• Strong knowledge of IC design CAD tools including schematic entry, Spice and mixed-mode simulation tools

• Experience with lab instruments (e.g. oscilloscopes, supplies, meters) and the associated measurement methods

• Independent, self-motivated, rigorous, innovative, team player and able to follow through

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of system-level aspects: signal processing, mixed-signal, digital, modelling, test and application

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with high-resolution, low-power ADC architectures, design and techniques

• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/AFS, Siemens Symphony, Matlab, Verilog/VHDL etc.

• Experience with analog/mixed-signal behavioral model development/verification

• Experience with consumer and/or ITA market circuit developments