Lead Research Scientist - RF/Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuits

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 105,800 - 195,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

MediaTek seeks a Lead Research Scientist for RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits in West Lafayette, Indiana. The candidate will drive next‑generation energy‑efficient circuits and systems for wireless and wireline applications, overseeing cross‑functional teams from feasibility to production.

The role requires a Doctorate with extensive RF/analog/mixed-signal expertise, strong publications, and US patents. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for collaboration across

Qualifications

• Seasoned technical contributor with a strong background in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits and systems across applications.
• Extensive experience in designing key components of wireless or wireline transceivers, including analog baseband circuits.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience, ideally balanced between research and product development.
• Self-motivated with proactive approach to proposing innovative initiatives in circuits, algorithms, and systems to advance MediaTek’s technology leadership.
• Demonstrated record of innovative contributions, evidenced by IEEE publications and granted US patents.
• Postgraduate education in Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Master’s degree acceptable with strong industry experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Explore technology and market opportunities for the next 3–10 years.
• Proficient in technical pitches to attain buy-in from internal and external customers.
• Manage and lead cross-functional teams for new technology development.
• Pioneer architectures, circuits, algorithms, and systems ahead of academic research and ramping to production.
• Set and maintain detailed technical specifications and schedules.
• Hands-on R&D from feasibility to implementation of new IPs and subsystems, test strategies, and characterizations.
• Incubate novel technology and launch new products with business units.
• Coordinate with university research for long-term technology development.

Skills

RF circuits

Analog design

Mixed-signal design

Transceivers

IC design

Communication systems

Publications

US patents

Education

Doctorate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

IC layout

Design automation scripting

Job description

Lead Research Scientist - RF/Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuits

Category: Technology/Project Management

Location: West Lafayette, IN

Experience: More than 8 Years Work Expe.

Education: Doctorate

Job Description

The Company: MediaTek is the world’s fifth largest fabless IC design company, offering a diverse range of products for AI, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, WiFi, TV, Automotive, data center processing and interconnect, voice assistant devices, drones, navigation systems and so on, most of which have the biggest market share in the world. At MediaTek, we foster a diverse and supportive culture that empowers employees to achieve their ultimate potential. We are ranked second in Newsweek's 2024 list of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies for Technology Hardware and one of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2024.

The Opportunity: MediaTek is seeking an exceptional Lead Researcher to drive the next generation energy-efficient circuits and systems broadly in the field of communication and computing. This is your chance to put your ideas into actions and make a significant impact.

Location: West Lafayette, Indiana (MediaTek Technology USA, Inc.)

Specific Responsibilities

• Explore technology and market opportunities for the next 3-10 years.
• Proficient in technical pitches to attain buy-in from both internal and external customers.
• Manage and lead cross-functional teams for new technology development.
• Pioneer architectures, circuits, algorithms, and systems that are ahead of academic research and may ramp to production within a few years. Focus area include energy-efficient RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits for wireless and wireline communication systems as well as for novel computing systems.
• Set and maintain detailed technical specifications and schedules.
• Hands-on research and development from feasibility to implementation of new fundamental IPs and sub-systems, test strategies, test setup, package-level integration, PCB design, and characterizations.
• Incubate novel technology and launch new products together with business units.
• Engage and coordinate with university research for long term technology development.

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Main Requirements and Qualifications

• Seasoned technical contributor with a strong background in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits and systems, as well as broad expertise in applying these technologies across a wide range of applications.
• Extensive experience in designing key components of wireless or wireline transceivers, including analog baseband circuits.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience, ideally balanced between research and product development.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to proposing innovative initiatives in circuits, algorithms, and systems to advance MediaTek’s technology leadership.
• Demonstrated record of innovative contributions, evidenced by scientific publications (IEEE publications highly preferred) and granted US patents.
• Postgraduate education in relevant disciplines (Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a concentration in circuit design strongly preferred): Master’s degree (acceptable with strong industry experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to take full accountability and ownership of tasks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
• Proficient in RF and mixed-signal design environments, simulations and IC layout.
• Familiar with design and production in different process technologies including advanced FinFET nodes.
• Broad technical breadth involving data converters, electromagnetics, high frequency/high-speed design & measurements, machine learning; digital communication, digital signal processing, heterogeneous integration, semiconductor device physics.
• Familiar with programming and scripting for design automation.
• Pay range and compensation package: Base Salary range: $105,800- $195,100. Employee may be eligible for performance bonus. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek Technology provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, Paid time off (PTO), Parental leave, 401K and more.
• Equal Opportunity Statement: MediaTek Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.