Senior Director, AMS Layout Engineering - 100G+ SerDes

Upscale; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Upscale, Inc. is building a world-class SerDes layout engineering team to enable next‑generation AI data center connectivity.

As Senior Director of AMS Layout Engineering, you will lead the physical implementation of advanced high‑speed analog and mixed‑signal circuits for SerDes technologies. This strategic leadership role requires deep expertise in analog layout, a strong understanding of high‑speed PHY design challenges, and a proven track record of building high-performing engineering teams.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead AMS layout engineering for advanced high-speed SerDes PHYs, driving physical implementation, optimization, and sign-off across critical analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks
• Advanced-Node Expertise: Drive layout solutions at advanced nodes, addressing design rules, patterning, parasitics, device matching, signal integrity, power integrity, electromigration
• High-Speed PHY Optimization: Partner with circuit designers to optimize layout-sensitive performance at 100G+ per-lane data rates
• Physical Design Methodology: Establish and improve layout methodologies, design guidelines, verification flows, and quality standards
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with AMS design, digital implementation, technology, package, and silicon validation teams
• Organization Building: Build and scale a strong AMS layout organization through strategic hiring and mentorship
• Execution and Delivery: Drive planning, reviews, and execution across multiple concurrent efforts with high quality and schedule
• Engineering Excellence: Foster a culture of technical depth and collaboration across distributed teams

Education

Electrical Engineering / Microelectronics

Job description

Upscale, Inc. is building a world-class SerDes layout engineering team to enable next‑generation AI data center connectivity.

As Senior Director of AMS Layout Engineering, you will lead the physical implementation of advanced high‑speed analog and mixed‑signal circuits for SerDes technologies. This strategic leadership role requires deep expertise in analog layout, a strong understanding of high‑speed PHY design challenges, and a proven track record of building high-performing engineering teams.