Principal Design IC Designer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

The Principal Analog IC Designer is responsible for the design and development of analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks from initial concept/specification through final verification of conformance to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

1. Candidate’s background should include a minimum of 7 years of experience in CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC design and development.
2. Working knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus.
3. Must have a thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques.
4. Proficient design experience in most of the following SerDes circuit blocks: Driver; Receiver; Serializer; Deserializer; Phase Interpolator; Low jitter PLL; High Speed Clock Distribution; ADC and DAC; Bias and Bandgap; and Voltage Regulators.
5. Excellent problem solving skills, analog aptitude, good communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
6. Position requires proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and physical verification.
7. Cadence tool experience, lab test experience, and design experience at >10Gbps and in <28nm technologies are a plus.
8. MS or PhD in EE.

Company Information

Cadence is the global leader in software, hardware, and services that is driving the transformation of the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. This application-driven approach for creating, integrating, and optimizing designs helps customers realize Analog & Digital ICs, System-On-Chip devices, IP and complete systems at lower costs and with higher quality.

Cadence is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

The annual salary range for California is $131,600 to $244,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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