* Primary responsibility: develop analog/mixed-signal hard macros using proprietary CAD flows.
* Participate in customer requirements discussions.
* Create design specifications.
* Perform circuit design in 180nm to 4nm CMOS processes technologies.
* Create behavioral models in Verilog.
* Set-up, run and analyze circuit simulations.
* Perform IC layout and verification (DRC/LVS).
* Perform quality assurance procedures on developed hard macros.
* Deliver hard macros and support customer integration and testing.
* Perform silicon characterization and prepare silicon verification reports.
* Perform other engineering duties as needed.
Job Requirements
* MSEE required, Ph.D. preferred with 5+ years experience in mixed-signal IC design, with emphasis on analog design.
* Experience with several analog/mixed-signal IC development cycles including design, simulation, layout and testing.
* Knowledge of differential ring oscillators, LC tank oscillators, bandgap references, biasing techniques, high speed frequency divider circuits, and linear feedback system techniques is a plus.
* Experience with transistor level design, block level integration, and block level simulation.
* Understanding of simulation models, design rules, verification procedures (DRC/LVS/ERC), and transistor-level simulations is essential.
* Experience with design practices such as minimizing device mismatch, noise, and signal coupling is a plus.
* Knowledge of process technology and physics related to sub-micron CMOS silicon technologies.
* Experience with simulation tools required to efficiently simulate analog/mixed-signal circuits.
* Experience with CAD tools, Linux/Unix environments and scripting/programming.
* Knowledge of differential ring oscillators, LC tank oscillators, bandgap references, high speed current mirrors, ESD protection, dead zone minimizing phase/freq detectors, high speed frequency divider circuits, and linear feedback system techniques is a plus.
* Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers, sales, marketing and field applications.
* Proven experience in developing and meeting engineering schedules.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
* Good experimentation skills and technique.
* Good documentation and follow up skills.
* Hands on engineering.
* Team oriented.
* Project leadership experience is a plus.
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