Senior Analog Engineer

Renesas; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas is seeking an Architect to design and verify CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs, focusing on DDR I/O interfaces (Rx, Tx, PLL) with stringent performance, area, and power constraints. You will collaborate with digital teams to ensure seamless integration and robust design verification.

The role requires an advanced degree in Electronics/Microelectronics, 5–8 years of analog design experience, and strong proficiency in Cadence tools.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of analog circuit design experience (3-6 years with Ph.D.).
• Deep understanding of high-speed DDR I/O interface design and optimization.
• Proficiency with analog design tools and simulation techniques (Cadence Virtuoso, Maestro, Spectre, HSPICE).
• Strong understanding of signal integrity and analog design principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and verify CMOS analog blocks for DDR I/O interfaces (Rx, Tx, PLL) in custom ASICs.
• Optimize analog circuits for performance, area, and power under tight timelines.
• Collaborate with digital design, systems engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare design specifications, reports, and verification documentation.
• Stay current with industry trends and introduce low-power design improvements.
• Ensure layouts meet analog matching and performance standards.

Skills

High-speed DDR I/O design

Analog circuit design

Cadence tool proficiency

Signal integrity

English communication

Education

Advanced degree in Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Maestro

Spectre

HSPICE

Job description

Architect, design and verify CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs to meet stringent performance, area, power and timeline constraints. Blocks include Rx, Tx, PLL and miscellaneous high-precision analog circuits.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of analog circuit design experience (3-6 years with Ph.D.).
• Deep understanding of high-speed DDR I/O interface design and optimization.
• Proficiency with analog design tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Maestro, Spectre, HSPICE) and simulation techniques.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity.
• Strong understanding of general analog design principles and methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Additional Information

• Analog Circuit Design: Design, simulate, and validate advanced analog circuits, including DDR I/O interfaces such as Rx, Tx, PLLs, Bandgap and high-speed mixed signal circuits in fine-geometry process.
• DDR I/O Design: Develop and optimize high-speed DDR I/O interfaces, ensuring signal integrity, noise immunity, and compatibility with industry standards.
• RX Design: Design and enhance analog receiver circuits, including CTLE, VGA, DFE, and slicer focusing on performance metrics such as sensitivity, linearity, noise, and power consumption.
• TX Design: Design and enhance analog transmitter circuits, including driver, Cio, impedance
• calibration, linearity, ESD and power consumption.
• Collaboration: Work closely with digital design engineers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of analog and digital components.
• Design Verification: Conduct comprehensive simulations and testing to validate design performance and reliability. Address any issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Documentation: Create detailed design documentation, including specifications, schematics, and design reports. Ensure that all design activities are well-documented and comply with internal and external standards.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance product performance and capabilities with focus on low power circuit design.
• Layout: Ensure layouts meet high analog standards for matching and performance.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.