Lead Analog Design Engineer (SERDES)

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Cork
Mid level
Cloud • Hardware • Software • Semiconductor
The Role
The Senior Analog Design Engineer will design high-speed SERDES products exceeding 112 Gbps, develop analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks, collaborate with physical design engineers, mentor junior engineers, and work with global teams.
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. 

 

Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health. 

 

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

 

Job Title: Lead Analog Design Engineer (SERDES) 

 

Location: Cork

 

Reports to: Group Director 

 

Job Overview: 

The Cadence Serdes PHY team based at our R&D center of excellence in Cork, is seeking ambitious analog designers who wish to work on the leading edge of Wireline technology at the highest data rates (112Gbps+) and on the smallest technology nodes (e.g. 3nm ). 

 

The PHY team designs products for communication protocols such as PCIe (now at Gen 7) and UCIe (emerging Chiplets standard). 

 

The Lead Analog Design Engineer will take a senior role on the PMA design team as part of a SERDES Product Team. 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Design of High Speed SERDES products at data rates up to and exceeding 112 Gbps on leading edge technology nodes (e.g. 3nm 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 

 

Job Qualifications: 

  • BEng, MEng, PhD or equivalent. 

  • Candidate’s background should include 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 

 

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 

 

Check out some of our amazing employee benefits at Cadence Ireland

  • Private Health cover
  • Lunch Allowance 
  • Sick Pay Scheme
  • Gym membership 
  • Pension Scheme 
  • Work From Home Allowance
  • Life Assurance X4 times Salary
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Global Recharge Days
  • Vacation Days - 25 days per annum
  • Home internet allowance.

 Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
8,216 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.

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