Principal Analog Design Engineer (Memory/Audio Interface)
Cadence Design Systems
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design of High-Speed memory interface products at data rates up to and exceeding 36 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 architects
- Mentor Junior Design Engineers when the project need arises
- Work with global teams (US, India, China, EU), which work in different time-zones
- Successful candidate should be BEng, MEng qualified or have an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 4 years of CMOS design experience, preferably in the area of CMOS SERDES, DDR 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
- Cadence tool experience and design experience in