High-Speed Analog IC Design Engineer - Optical I/O

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research seeks a candidate with expertise in high-speed analog integrated circuit design to contribute to optical I/O solutions for next-generation interconnects. You will design and implement analog circuits for high-speed transmitters and collaborate with optics and packaging teams on co-design and system integration.

The role emphasizes tapeout experience, CMOS analog design methodologies, and strong English communication as you work with

Qualifications

• PhD in Electronic Engineering.
• 3+ years transistor-level analog circuit design with tapeout track record.
• Strong understanding of CMOS analog IC design methodologies.
• Familiar with high-speed analog IC design and verification flow.
• Industry experience would be a plus.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and tapeout high-speed transmitter, including wideband pre-driver, driver, and CTLE/DFE blocks.
• Collaborate with optics and advanced packaging teams on electro/optical co-design and system integration.
• Explore novel circuit/system solutions to enable new inventions.

Skills

High-speed analog IC design

Tapeout experience

CMOS analog IC design

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

IC test equipment

Job description

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research seeks a candidate with expertise in high-speed analog integrated circuit design to contribute to optical I/O solutions for next-generation interconnects. You will design and implement analog circuits for high-speed transmitters and collaborate with optics and packaging teams on co-design and system integration.

The role emphasizes tapeout experience, CMOS analog design methodologies, and strong English communication as you work with