RF/MS IC Design Engineer, Optical Networking & SERDES

MaxLinear; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MaxLinear is seeking an RF/MS IC Design Engineer in San Jose, California, to design and verify RF/mixed-signal systems for high-speed applications. Ideal candidates will bring a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in analog/mixed-signal design.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $112,000 to $242,000, with benefits including healthcare coverage and a 401(k) plan. Collaboration in a cross-functional team is key in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF or mixed-signal IC design.
• Experience with high-speed data transmission and/or optical communications.
• Strong results-driven approach to debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, verify, and debug RF/mixed-signal systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring IC to production.
• Architect and implement circuit blocks such as PLLs and ADCs.

Skills

RF design

Analog circuit design

Mixed-signal design

High-frequency circuit simulation

Debugging skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

M.S. with 3+ years of experience

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

MaxLinear is searching for RF/MS IC Design Engineers to design, simulate, verify, and debug RF/mixed‑signal systems for high‑speed PAM4 SerDes and optical networking applications. Responsibilities include:

• Architect, design, simulate, and verify RF and mixed‑signal circuit IPs for high‑speed SERDES and optical communication systems.
• Design and implement critical circuit blocks including PLLs, VCOs, ADCs, DACs, and high‑speed transceiver components.
• Debug silicon issues, collaborate with cross‑functional teams to bring IC to volume production.
• Collaborate in a team driving architecture, design, implementation, and verification of RF/mixed‑signal systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related plus 5+ years of experience, or M.S. with 3+ years, or Ph.D. and passionate about high‑speed analog/mixed‑signal IC design.
• Experience in RF design, analog circuit design, or mixed‑signal design for high‑speed data transmission and/or optical communications.
• Strong simulation and verification skills, comfort with high‑frequency circuit simulation, and results‑driven approach to debugging.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range: $112,000 to $242,000 per annum, with annual discretionary bonus eligibility and stock‑based compensation for many positions. Benefits include health‑care coverage, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. Compensation is based on role‑specific criteria.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.