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Cadence is hiring a Principal Analog IC Design Engineer, High Speed SerDes in San Jose, CA. It is a full-time role in Hardware & Semiconductors, asking for at least 7 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $136,500–$253,500 a year. The description mentions CAD. Cadence has 99 other openings in the US, 76 of them in San Jose, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 57 Hardware & Chips openings in San Jose, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $200,000 a year at the midpoint.
About this role
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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.
- Candidate’s background should include a minimum of 7 years of experience in CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC design and development.
- Working knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus.
- Must have a thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques
- 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
- 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
- Cadence tool experience, lab test experience, and design experience at >10Gbps and in <28nm technologies are a plus
- MS or PhD in EE
The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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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