SerDes IP Systems Engineering Director

Description

This is a unique opportunity to join the rapidly growing Die-to-Die Interface IP team in the Silicon Solutions R&D Group at Cadence Design Systems. We are looking for a Systems Engineering Director who will be a key driver and contributor to the development of our advanced D2D SerDes IP products. This role involves leading the D2D Systems analysis team as well as contributing with hands-on technical development.

Responsibilities

• Key contributor and driver of the R&D team that defines, models and analyzes high performance D2D SerDes IP microarchitecture, link budget and specifications
• Develop infrastructure to ensure robust product development, systems modeling analysis and testing
• Develop statistical and linear systems analysis of the link, model nonidealities and determine design specifications for circuit designers
• Provide guidelines regarding signal integrity and power integrity to customers
• Support customer package/board design and debug as necessary
• Guide the package design team based on in-package D2D link channel analysis
• Generate technical specification, data sheets, and application notes
• Update R&D team with the latest standards developments, customer feedback and competitive analysis

Requirements

• PhD or M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar degree)
• 10+ years of experience working with high speed high performance SerDes and PHYs
• The ability to think through engineering systems end-to-end and identify bottlenecks and weak points
• Strong mathematical skills, in particular relating to linear systems (Fourier analysis, filter theory, etc.)
• Deep understanding of high speed SerDes architecture
• Deep knowledge of communication systems fundamentals and wireline communications
• Strong coding skills for simulation and modelling, as well as data analysis
• Good experimental skills
• Good knowledge of signal processing (DSP) algorithms and architecture
• Good working knowledge of physics of signal propagation
• Good working knowledge of basic circuits
• Experience generating systems or IBIS-AMI models
• Experience using system simulation tools, especially Matlab, Perl, and other scripting tools
• Demonstrated capacity to self-educate themselves to pick up new fields of expertise
• D2D link experience is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with emerging D2D standards such as UCIe is desired
• Strong debug and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong group presentation and leadership skills
• Ability to clearly communicate technical challenges and status to customers, team members, senior management and executives
• Familiarity with advanced technology nodes (7nm and below) is a plus
• Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools is a plus

Pay

The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

• paid vacation and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• employee stock purchase plan
• a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options