RFIC Architect - Ultra-Low-Power CMOS Front End

Tacit; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Visa sponsorship

4% 401k matching

Job summary

Tacit, an innovative deep tech startup based in San Francisco, is seeking its first silicon hire to define the RF CMOS architecture for ultra-low-power sensing. This role requires expertise in RFIC design and transistor-level processes while collaborating closely with a small, fast-moving team.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of industry experience in delivering silicon and a strong grasp of architectural and circuit-level challenges. An attractive compensation range of $180,000 to $230,000 plus equity is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in RFIC design with substantial industry experience delivering silicon.
• Experience with EM simulation tools such as EMX, HFSS, or Momentum.
• Ability to reason across architecture, circuits, layout, packaging, measurement, and product constraints.

Responsibilities

• Define RF CMOS architecture for ultra-low-power sensing front end.
• Drive power-reduction methodology across the RF system.
• Evaluate and recommend CMOS process options for low-power SoCs.

Skills

RFIC design

low-power CMOS RF

transistor-level design

Cadence tools

Education

MS or PhD in electrical engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

EM simulation tools

Job description

Tacit, an innovative deep tech startup based in San Francisco, is seeking its first silicon hire to define the RF CMOS architecture for ultra-low-power sensing. This role requires expertise in RFIC design and transistor-level processes while collaborating closely with a small, fast-moving team.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of industry experience in delivering silicon and a strong grasp of architectural and circuit-level challenges. An attractive compensation range of $180,000 to $230,000 plus equity is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.