Analog Design Engineer

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Austin, Texas is seeking talented analog circuit designers to develop next-generation audio amplifiers. The role involves comprehensive responsibilities from conceptual design to production, requiring a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering and skills in analog/mixed signal design. The position promises significant opportunities for growth in a dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and innovation. Candidates must meet export control restrictions and should be able to access technical data without an export license.

Qualifications

• Requires a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with coursework in analog/mixed signal integrated circuit design.
• Prior lab work or coop/intern experience directly related to the position offered is preferred.
• GPA of 3.6 or above is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of analog integrated circuit design.
• Design physical interfaces for low voltage signaling.
• Hands-on experience with power management circuits.

Skills

Analog integrated circuit design

Switched capacitor circuit design

Low noise amplifier design

Noise analysis

DSP

Silicon debug skills

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

GPA of 3.6 or above

Tools

Matlab

SystemVerilog

Verilog-A/AMS

SPICE

LVS

DRC tools

Job description

Overview

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world’s top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! Join a team of mixed-signal designers to develop the next generation of Audio Amplifiers for portable applications and participate in all aspects of the design, from concept to production, including specification, architectural development, transistor-level design, layout supervision, chip-level verification, and lab validation. This is a challenging position in a fun, challenging, and dynamic environment and provides excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of general analog integrated circuit design with emphasis on data converters and supporting circuitry.
• Possess, skills in switched capacitor circuit design, PLL design and low noise amplifier design
• Have background and understanding of noise analysis, DSP, basic logic design skills, and prior experience with SPICE, LVS and DRC tools
• Hands on experience with power management circuits
• Design of physical Interfaces for low voltage signaling

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Requires a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with coursework in analog/mixed signal integrated circuit design
• Prefer students with prior lab work or coop/intern experience directly related to the position offered
• GPA of 3.6 or above

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Discrete-Time and Continuous-Time signal processing
• System and behavioral modeling using Matlab, SystemVerilog, Verilog-A/AMS
• Multiple CMOS processes, with experience in advanced geometry nodes
• Good silicon debug skills
• Deep understanding of layout

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role. Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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