R&D Engineer Hardware

About the role

In this highly visible role, you will be designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.

Responsibilities

• Research and apply cutting-edge design and validation for analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for high-speed serial link applications such as fiber optic communication systems, Gigabit Ethernet (GE), enterprise storage, and wireless network routers.
• Research novel circuit techniques to achieve maximum speed and performance while minimizing power and area requirements.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.
• Determine design approaches and parameters; analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Perform layout/design work in a non-ASIC product environment.
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors; exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Network with key contacts outside your area of expertise.
• Characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability.
• Create circuit models to define package and PC board requirements.
• Develop circuit test plans for testing.
• Understand system-level architectural design of broadband communication SoCs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience.

Skills

• Analog circuit design.
• CMOS device operating regions and characteristics.
• Common circuit topologies used in CMOS analog circuits, particularly in circuits running at 1 GHz and above.
• Analog circuit design trade-offs and parameters (e.g., noise and distortion, frequency-response, mismatch, bandwidth, stability, or settling limitations).
• Signal processing in analog filters, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and feedback-controlled loops.
• Simulation tools, custom layout tools, and common lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, or similar).

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak to various technical and management levels.
• Proactive, collaborative, and creative approach to innovation, technical development, and consensus facilitation to influence optimal project results.
• Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 to $146,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, and equity in accordance with relevant plan documents and agreements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation including company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws.

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