Client:
Our client
a leading Multinational Semiconductor Company requires Senior Analog Design Engineer (SERDES) for role based in Cork City, Ireland.
Role:
You will take a role on the PMA design team as part of a SERDES Product Team.
Responsibilities:
Design of High Speed SERDES products at data rates up to and exceeding 112 Gbps on leading edge technology nodes (e.g. 5nm FinFET CMOS)
Design and development of analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks from initial concept/specification through final verification of conformance to customer specifications
Work closely with Physical Design Engineers to design IC circuit blocks and PMA sections
Work with Technical Team Leads in the areas of circuit design and SERDES architectures
Mentor Junior Design Engineers when the project need arises
Work with global teams (US, west coast and east coast), which work in different time-zones
Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of CMOS design experience, preferably in the area of CMOS SERDES or high-speed I/O IC design
Should have a good understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques
Design experience in some of the following SERDES circuit blocks: Driver, Receiver, Serializer, Deserializer, Phase Interpolator, Low jitter PLL, High Speed Clock Distribution, Bias and Bandgap, Voltage Regulators
Excellent problem-solving skills, analog aptitude, good communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Position requires proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout and physical verification
BEng, MEng or PhD
Additional Skills/Preferences:
Cadence tool experience and design experience at >10Gbps and in <40nm technologies
Lab test experience as part of silicon evaluation is advantageous
Contact:
For further information please contact Micheál at Software Placements on or email