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

MediaTek; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 134,500 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Job summary

MediaTek is looking for a seasoned technical contributor in West Lafayette, Indiana, focusing on RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience, leading product development and managing cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong record of innovation, excellent communication skills, and a postgraduate degree. The role includes a competitive salary range of $134,500–$222,000 and extensive employee benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial experience in RF, analog, and mixed-signal design.
• Strong background in wireless or wireline transceivers.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Explore technology opportunities for future developments.
• Lead cross-functional technology development teams.
• Manage hands-on research from feasibility to implementation.

Skills

RF expertise

Analog circuit design

Mixed-signal systems

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Doctorate in a relevant discipline

Tools

Design automation programming

Simulation software

Job description

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.

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.

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: $134,500–$222,000. 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, 401(k) 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.