Lead Analog IC Design Engineer – High-Speed SerDes

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cadence seeks a Lead Analog IC Design Engineer in California to drive analog and mixed-signal circuits from concept to final verification, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards. You will lead CMOS SerDes and high-speed I/O blocks, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance designs for cutting-edge applications.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and knowledge of jitter/clocking are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O ICs.
• Experience with SerDes blocks: TX/RX, serializers/deserializers, PLLs, clock distribution, bias circuits.
• Understanding of jitter and signal-equalization techniques.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and verification.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and communication; team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead analog IC design from concept through verification to meet customer specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design success.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

CMOS SerDes design

analog/mixed-signal design

CAD tools for circuit simulation

team collaboration

communication skills

high-speed I/O knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in electrical engineering

Tools

Cadence design tools

circuit simulation tools

layout verification tools

Job description

Cadence seeks a Lead Analog IC Design Engineer in California to drive analog and mixed-signal circuits from concept to final verification, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards. You will lead CMOS SerDes and high-speed I/O blocks, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance designs for cutting-edge applications.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and knowledge of jitter/clocking are essential.