Semiconductor Product Engineer (SPE) Architect

Insight Global; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Semiconductor System Engineer (SPE Architect) in Newport Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-speed physical layer components and product definition for semiconductor applications. Responsibilities include defining next-generation products and collaborating with R&D throughout the design process. The role offers a salary range of $180,000 to $200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product definition or standardization.
• Hands-on experience in high-speed physical layer components.
• Experience with standardization bodies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Define next generation products based on customer needs.
• Work closely with R&D during design and production phases.
• Prepare technical material for standardization activities.

Skills

Product Definition

Semiconductor Experience

Networking Technologies

Analog Circuitry

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 7+ years related semiconductor Product Definition / Standardization experience.
• Experience with standardization bodies processes, past attendance of standardization meetings and calls
• System level experience with Networking technologies (Laser Drivers, TIAs, DSPs, Equalizers).
• Good knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuitry.
• Experience presenting in industry forums such as OFC, OIF, IEEE, PCIe or OCP.
• Experience working on products related to Optical Transceivers.
• Must be willing to travel over 20% of time including international travel.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Master’s in electrical engineering preferred.

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Semiconductor System Engineer (SPE Architect) with hands-on experience in High-Speed Physical Layer components, including Laser Drivers, TIAs, DSPs, and Equalizers, for high-speed networking applications.

• Define next generation products (specs, features, etc.) based on future customer needs, innovative ideas, competitive analysis, standards trends, marketing and R&D inputs, cost constraints, etc.
• Work closely with R&D throughout the design phase and until production release to address any definition-related topic.
• Prepare technical material to influence standardization activities ensure new product alignment.
• Attend standardization group meetings (IEEE, OIF, SFF, PCI-SIG).
• Visit key customers to understand their challenges/needs and promote new products.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Business Development

Industries

• Semiconductor Manufacturing