Staff Analog Engineer

Semtech; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech India in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced analog IC designer to own system design from top-level specification analysis to optimization, including production support and documentation.

You will work on analog CMOS blocks, silicon lab evaluation, modeling, and interface with digital, firmware, verification and layout teams to deliver robust, high-performance mixed-signal solutions for our customers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in analog CMOS integrated circuit design
• MS 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

Responsibilities

• System design, from top-level specification analysis to system optimization
• Analog block design, from specification definition to support to production
• Design & optimization, verification, technical documentation, layout supervision
• Silicon lab evaluation, characterization and debug
• Block or system modelling
• Technical support to test, product and application engineers
• Interface with digital, firmware, verification, layout and cross functional teams

Skills

System design

Analog block design

Design optimization

Silicon lab eval

Block modelling

Tech support

Cross functional teams

Analytical skills

Communication skills

System-level concepts

Education

MS in EE or higher

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre/AFS

Siemens Symphony

MATLAB

Verilog/VHDL

Job description

• 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%)

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

• 4+ 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