Alif Semiconductor is revolutionizing the way secure connected AI-enabled embedded solutions are created. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to be involved in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology.
Responsible for the design/lead of the Power Management IC deliverable for LTE, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and other communication systems. Ideal candidate can design Analog/Power Management building blocks as well as PMU Top-Level (layout, digital, RFIC and system).
Minimum Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in Analog/PMU design with advanced CMOS technology nodes. SOI technology experience a plus.
- Experience as Design Lead for Power Management IC. Open to candidates with extensive experience designing PMU building blocks with Design Lead aspiration/capability.
- Detailed knowledge with direct tape-out experience in several of the following a MUST: LDO, Bandgap, DC-DC Converter, various ADC/DAC architectures, OPAMP/Amplifiers, Comparators, Analog Filters, Variable Gain Amplifiers, XTAL Oscillators, Ring Oscillator, etc. Emphasis on LOW POWER DESIGN.
- Good understanding of analog design concepts such as analysis of noise, linearity, mismatch, stability, offset and other analog impairments.
- Knowledge of QFN & CSP packaging effects, supply isolations, circuit layout for optimum Analog/RF performance, EM effects, PEX (post-layout parasitic extraction).
- Experience in using development tools including Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF, MATLAB and Verilog modeling.
- Understanding of system specifications and ability to translate system requirement into circuit requirement at IC level.
- Hands-on experience in silicon characterization and debug.
- Team player with good verbal and written communication skills along with excellent presentations skills (MS Office Suite). Strong sense of urgency.
Desired Qualifications
- 12+ years of Analog/PMU Design.
- Technical Lead experience a plus. Experience with Power Management IC top-level simulation & verification.
- Mixed-Mode simulation experience.
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Alif Semiconductor is the industry-leading supplier of the next-generation Ensemble family of microcontrollers and fusion processors. The Ensemble family scales from single core MCUs to a new class of multi-core devices, fusion processors, that blend up to two Cortex-M55 MCU cores, up to two Cortex-A32 microprocessor cores capable of running high-level operating systems, and up to two Ethos-U55 microNPUs for AI/ML acceleration. With multi-layered security, scalable performance, and next-level integration, Alif MCUs and MPUs provide a wide range of functionalities on a single monolithic die. The Alif Ensemble family delivers increased AI/ML efficiency, lowers power consumption, and keeps data safe, all while offering a scalable processor continuum
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