Principal Device Engineer
Responsibilities
- R & D in semiconductor device engineering, especially in device characterization for both RF/analog & digital applications
- Analysis on device/interconnect variability and reliability
- Development of SPICE models and PDK Test structure design for device layout/structure optimization and PDK development for advanced CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, and HV/BCD technologies
- Electromagnetic & thermal (including self-heating effect) analysis and SPICE model parameter extraction for active/passive devices, metal interconnects, and substrates
- Collaborate with internal IC design & DEA/CAD groups to develop & improve PDK and foundation IPS
- Collaborate with technology teams at Foundries to review and analyze process technology, device characterization, and device reliability data
- Contribute to generating semiconductor device & PDK development plans and take ownership of project execution
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of semiconductor device physics, electromagnetic theory, circuit design, and advanced process technology (Fin/GAA-FET CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, & HV/BCD process)
- Experience in semiconductor device design and characterization, device modeling for SPICE simulation, high-frequency measurements, and electromagnetic simulation
- Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills
- Strong ownership to lead engineering projects
Compensation & Benefits
MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation. MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $142,000 to $191,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
About the Role
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company Overview
MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.