Senior Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer
NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Mixed Signal Design Engineer to join the Mixed Signal design team building next‑generation NVLINK. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic, technology‑focused company whose products span consumer graphics, self‑driving cars, and artificial intelligence. The team develops and implements high‑speed interfaces and analog circuits, giving you hands‑on experience taking innovative IC designs at data rates of 100 Gbps and higher from concept through silicon characterization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high‑speed interface circuits.
- Create projects including high‑speed transceivers and high‑frequency PLLs.
- Participate in the design, simulation, and verification of mixed‑signal circuits.
- Lead mask designers and provide mentorship for floorplan and layout design.
- Support lab characterization of silicon and tackle circuit design challenges in deep submicron CMOS.
- Take designs through implementation and productization.
- Collaborate with multi‑functional teams.
Requirements
- MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); PhD preferred.
- 4+ years of design experience in CMOS analog/mixed‑signal circuits.
- Working knowledge of Cadence custom design tools, circuit simulator, and timing analysis tools.
- Extensive experience with Data Converters, Tx, Rx, CDR, PLL for high‑speed IO interfaces.
- Exceptional teammate with strong interpersonal skills.
- Validated experience leading and mentoring designers.
- In‑depth understanding of deep submicron CMOS process and related circuit design issues.
- Proven experience in silicon bring‑up, debugging, and use of lab instrumentation.
- Knowledge of system‑level timing budget, signal integrity, and power integrity (a plus).
- Experience with Verilog, Matlab, and Nanotime (helpful).
Benefits
Eligible for equity and benefits.
Pay
Base salary range: $168,000 – $264,500 USD for Level 4; $196,000 – $310,500 USD for Level 5. Salary is determined by location, experience, and market pay for similar positions.