Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Manager

IR Search BV; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

IR Search BV seeks a senior RFIC design leader to define the architecture of high-performance broadband ICs for optical communications. You will drive development from concept to production, overseeing engineers across global sites and coordinating prototype evaluations with cross-functional teams.

A strong background in RFICs >20GHz and analog CMOS/SiGe design is required, with tape-out and productization experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive RFIC design experience with >20GHz performance.
• Experience with tape-out and productization.
• Strong background in CMOS/SiGe analog design.

Responsibilities

• Product specification and architecture definition of high-performance broadband ICs for optical communication.
• Lead the development of best-in-class ICs from concept to production.
• Oversee engineers to meet project schedules and provide hands-on technical leadership for teams across global sites.
• Plan and manage evaluation of prototype silicon with the application and silicon characterization team.
• Help support IC qualification and transition to mass production.
• Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.

Skills

RFIC design

Analog IC design

High-frequency design

Teamwork & communication

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Virtuoso

Spectre

Spectre-RF

PVS

EMX

Quantus

Job description

Our client is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. The company develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.

Job Description

• Product specification and architecture definition of high-performance broadband ICs for optical communication.
• Lead the development of best-in-class ICs from concept to production.
• Oversee engineers to meet project schedules and provide hands‑on technical leadership for teams across global sites
• Plan & manage evaluation of prototype silicon in close collaboration with the application and silicon characterization team.
• Help support IC qualification and transition to mass production.
• Collaborate with corporate cross‑functional teams on advanced developments.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 15 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience.
• At least 5 years of related professional experience.
• Hands‑on experience with design of RFIC’s > 20GHz, 100GHz + is a plus.
• Familiar with wired or optical communication.
• IC tape‑out and productization experience.
• Strong industry experience in at least one of the following areas: optical transceivers, Fiber optics communication, Wire‑line RF transceivers, SiGe Bicmos technology.
• Solid understanding of high frequency (40GHz+) IC design such as TIAs and Drivers.
• Solid understanding and experience in designing analog circuits in CMOS and SiGe BICMOS such as LDOs, Opamps, DACs, power detectors, VGAs.
• Good understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, IC design techniques of broadband linear amplifiers and equalizers.
• Cadence IC design tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre, Spectre‑RF, PVS, EMX, Quantus.
• Solid understanding and hands‑on experience in critical custom RF circuit layout.
• Understanding of wired and optical communication systems & signal processing is preferred (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM)
• Optical system knowledge is a plus.
• Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach‑Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics) is desirable.
• Strong desire to drive product and technology development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.
• Self‑motivated with innovative thinking.