Senior DAC Architect and Lead

Omni Design Technologies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Job summary

A technology company in Austin is seeking a DAC architect and development lead specializing in high-performance digital-to-analog converters. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in mixed-signal IC development, a strong background in ADC/DAC design techniques, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. This role offers the opportunity to impact the semiconductor industry with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in high-performance IC development.
• Familiarity with high-speed ADC or DAC design techniques.
• Experience with evaluating silicon on bench.

Skills

High-performance analog or mixed-signal IC development

Design techniques for ADC/DAC data converters

Transistor-level circuit design

Analyzing noise and mismatch

Communication skills with teams

Tools

Cadence schematic capture

Spectre and/or HSPICE

MATLAB

Job description

DAC architect and development lead focusing on high-performance digital-to-analog converters. The successful candidate in this role will work with customers to understand requirements, and will lead the development of high performance transistor level design starting from initial specification, through design and layout supervision, silicon evaluation and characterization to final product introduction to market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in high-performance analog or mixed-signal IC development in advanced CMOS processes
• Thorough familiarity with high-speed, high-resolution analog-to-digital (ADC) or digital-to-analog (DAC) data converter design techniques. Experience in designing high performance building block circuits such as bandgap reference, op-amp, comparators, oscillators, DLL, PLL etc.
• Must have a track record of successfully taking designs to production
• Ability to work with customers to define products that address needs
• Must have experience with evaluating silicon on bench and familiarity with standard lab equipment
• Strong intuitive and analytical understanding of transistor-level circuit design including noise and mismatch analysis
• Experience with analog and digital behavioral modeling, and/or synthesis of digital control blocks
• Familiar with Cadence schematic capture, virtuoso, Spectre and/or HSPICE circuit simulation tools
• MATLAB understanding would be preferred but not mandatory
• Familiar with designing circuits for electromigration and ESD compliance in submicron CMOS process
• Must be familiar with layout parasitic extraction tools and layout dependent impairments in advanced CMOS processes
• Must be able to work independently, create and adhere to schedules
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to work with teams spread across geographic locations
• Should be able to seek help proactively as well as share and pass on knowledge

We strongly believe that the pace of the ongoing hardware revolution will be greatly accelerated by Omni Design’s IP cores and the rapidly emerging semiconductor embedded design business ecosystem.

At Omni Design, we have created an exciting environment with amazing talent across multiple disciplines. We like self-motivated individuals, we encourage initiative, we look for leadership qualities, we value teamwork, we like diversity, and we reward excellence.

If you are interested in making an impact as part of a young, fast growing, cutting edge technology company, please reach out to us.

Omni Design is an equal opportunity employer. We offer excellent compensation. We seek individuals that share our high standards and commitment to excellence.