Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer (Remote)

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

Job summary

Ferric, Inc. in New York City seeks a Design Engineer to develop advanced on-chip voltage regulators using Ferric’s thin-film inductor technology.

You will design analog and mixed-signal blocks in CMOS nodes, run simulations, and verify blocks from schematic to post-layout extraction. You'll collaborate with characterization, test, and application engineers to ensure meet specifications, document work, and participate in design reviews.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSEE with 2+ years of full-custom CMOS design experience.
• Design skills in bandgaps, ADCs/ DACs, PLLs, DLLs, LDOs, temperature sensors, switched-capacitor circuits, op-amps, comparators, and biasing circuits.
• Proficient CAD tools: Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Calibre, CppSim.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits to meet architectural requirements and technical specifications in various CMOS nodes.
• Actively contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration and work with business and application teams to define specifications for upcoming ICs.
• Research and investigate new circuit techniques to help improve Ferric ICs.
• 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.

Skills

Full-custom CMOS design

Analog and mixed-signal design

Team collaboration

Documentation and communication

Education

PhD or MS EE

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Calibre DRC/LVS/PEX

CppSim

Verilog/Verilog-AMS

Python

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.

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
• Languages: Verilog, Verilog-AMS, Python, Perl, Tcl, Cadence Skill, MATLAB

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