Analog Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer, Principal

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on designing high-speed optical transceivers. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that addresses critical challenges in cloud computing and data centers. You will engage in designing sophisticated CMOS circuits while utilizing industry-standard tools. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in the tech landscape. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to transformative projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401k

Health Programs

Paid Volunteer Time

Year-End Shutdown

Floating Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in mixed-signal IC design focusing on CMOS transceivers.
• Proficiency in lab testing and evaluating prototypes against specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify circuits including PLL, ADC, regulators, and amplifiers.
• Implement innovative solutions to meet performance targets.

Skills

Mixed-Signal Circuit Design

Analog Circuit Design

CMOS Technologies

Problem-Solving Skills

IC Design CAD Tools

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectre

MATLAB

Spice

Verilog

Job description

About Marvell

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Our innovative technology enables new possibilities across enterprise, cloud, AI, automotive, and carrier architectures.

At Marvell, you can impact individual lives, industries, and the future of technology. We are a place to thrive, learn, and lead in purposeful innovation.

Your Team, Your Impact

The Optical PHY (CE-AMS-OPHY) team designs high-speed optical transceivers for communication infrastructure in long-haul, metro, and data centers. Our work addresses bandwidth, capacity, and power challenges faced by cloud computing and mega data centers supporting social media platforms. Our innovative solutions have led to market-first products, developing advanced chips and subsystems for higher data rates driven by video-on-demand, gaming, and real-time data streams. Join our team of experts and make a difference in this exciting career opportunity.

What You Can Expect

As an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer, you will be part of a key team designing sophisticated CMOS transceiver/SERDES products. Your responsibilities include implementation and verification of circuits such as PLL, DLL, ADC, regulators, amplifiers, TX, RX, CDRs, etc., to meet performance targets, using industry-standard tools like Spectre and MATLAB.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience designing mixed-signal circuits including ADCs, DACs, RX, TX, PLLs, filters, bandgap bias circuits, regulators, and other analog circuits.
• Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise.
• Ability to apply innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Experience in identifying and developing best practices for high-quality solutions.
• Strong knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS technologies.
• Experience with low power and high-speed design techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with IC design CAD tools such as Spectre, Spice, Matlab, Hsim, Verilog.
• Lab testing skills to evaluate prototypes against design specifications.
• MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of related experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of related experience.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

167,500 - 247,860 per annum. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions. The pay range may be adjusted based on market factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package including base salary, bonus, and equity. Benefits include health and financial wellbeing programs, flexible time off, 401k, year-end shutdown, floating holidays, and paid volunteer time. For questions about benefits, ask during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants requiring accommodations during the process should contact Marvell HR at [e-mail].