Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer

Ferric, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferric, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Design Engineer to help build advanced on-chip voltage regulators using Ferric’s thin-film inductors integrated with CMOS technology.

You will design analog and mixed-signal circuits, participate in architectural definitions, and verify blocks through simulations and post-layout checks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust high-density VR solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSEE with 2+ years in full-custom CMOS design.
• Experience with analog/mixed-signal circuit design in CMOS.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and verification tools.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting specs in CMOS nodes.
• Contribute to architecture and chip integration with cross-functional teams.
• Research new circuit techniques to improve Ferric ICs.
• Perform analysis, design and verification simulations to meet specs post-layout.
• Document blocks and lead design review meetings with peers.
• Collaborate with characterization, test and application engineers to verify and debug blocks.

Skills

Analog design

CMOS circuits

Mixed-signal design

Op-amps

Comparators

Biasing networks

Temperature sensors

ADC/DAC design

PLL/DLL design

Bandgaps

Education

PhD or MSEE

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

APS

Calibre DRC/LVS/PEX

CppSim

Job description

About Ferric, Inc.

Ferric is a technology startup based in New York City that is pioneering an entirely new approach to power delivery for Integrated Circuits and Electronic Assemblies. This approach leverages Ferric’s integration of thin-film magnetic inductors with CMOS technology to enable a significant improvement in the integration density and efficiency of voltage regulators (VRs) compared with current commercially available technologies.

As a Ferric Design Engineer, you contribute to building the most advanced cutting edge integrated voltage regulators, leveraging Ferric’s industry-leading on-chip inductor technology. These products have applications ranging from high-power modern SoCs to ultra-low power Mobile platforms including wearable devices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting architectural requirements and technical specifications in various CMOS nodescad
• Actively contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration and work with business and application team to define specifications for upcoming IC's
• Research and investigate new circuit techniques to help improve Ferric IC's
• Perform analysis, design and verification simulations to ensure building blocks meet specifications at the schematic level and after post-layout extraction
• Document assigned blocks, and hold design review meetings and participate in the reviews
• Work cross-functionally with Characterization, Test, and Application Engineers to verify, characterize and debug owned circuit blocks

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or MSEE with 2+ years of experience in full-custom CMOS design
• Design skills in areas such as bandgaps, ADC's/DAC's, PLL's, DLL's, LDO's, temperature sensors, switched-capacitor circuits, op-amps, comparators, and biasing circuits.
• CAD Software: Cadence Virtuoso Schematic and Layout, Spectre, APS, Calibre DRC/LVS/PEX, CppSim

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing high switching frequency integrated voltage regulators in standard CMOS technologies
• Experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits in standard CMOS technologies with an emphasis on low-power consumption
• Proven track record for bringing mixed-signal designs into high volume production
• Deep understanding of process and device physics concepts
• Familiarity with mixed signal verification methodologies
• Ability to layout critical analog and mixed-signal circuits
• Experience with backend verification tools including EMIR, static/dynamic MOSFET voltage checks, etc
• Experience with Monte Carlo analysis

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

• Passionate, self-starter with strong commitment to flawless execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced collaborative team environment

Logistics:

• Remote or in NYC office
• Annual salary range for this position 115k-170k