Principal IC Design Engineer

The Coherent Analog Integrated Circuits (ASIC) Team develops cutting-edge physical layer ICs that power high-speed fiber optic data communication and other advanced applications.

With a proven track record of delivering over one billion ICs in the past 25 years, our team has consistently addressed the most demanding bandwidth challenges across Data Center, Metro, and Long-Haul optical transceiver markets.

About the Role
As a member of our Santa Clara, CA/Champaign, IL-based design group, you will be responsible for transistor-level design and validation of CMOS and BiCMOS high-speed broadband ICs.

In this principal role, you will take ownership of the architecture, design, and custom layout of high-frequency ICs used in advanced optical transceivers and other electro-optical systems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Lead the development of best-in-class IC from concept to production.


* Plan & manage evaluation of prototype silicon in close collaboration with the application and silicon characterization team.


* Help support IC qualification and transition to mass production.


* Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.

Education & Experience


* B.Sc.

in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience, or M.Sc.

and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience.


* At least 5 years of related professional experience.


* Hands-on experience with design of RFIC's > 20GHz.


* Familiar with wired or optical communication.

Skills


* Solid understanding of high frequency (40GHz+) IC design such as TIAs and Drivers.


* Solid understanding and experience in designing analog circuits in CMOS and SiGe BICMOS such as LDOs, Opamps, DACs, power detectors, VGAs.


* Good understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, IC design techniques of broadband linear amplifiers and equalizers.


* Cadence IC design tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre, PVS, EMX, Quantus.


* Solid understanding and hands-on experience in critical custom RF circuit layout


* Understanding of wired and optical communication systems & signal processing is preferred (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM)


* Optical Coherent system knowledge is a plus.


* Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics) is desirable.


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.


* Self-motivated with innovative thinking.

Working Conditions


* 40-hour work week, hybrid work, (min 3 days on-site) is an option.


* Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.

Physical Requirements


* Mobility: Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, and occasionally stand, walk, or move around lab/office environments.


* Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to han...