SerDes Architect and Design Engineer

SerDes Architect and Design Engineer Responsibilities Correlate silicon measurements with simulated data, and lead performance optimization in the system environment Define architecture, specifications, and circuit topologies for next-generation SerDes Design high-performance analog/mixed-signal circuits in advanced node technologies Develop and oversee the design of critical blocks including RX/TX equalization (CTLE, DFE), high-speed PLLs, phase interpolators, DLLs, TDCs Implement digitally assisted analog circuits, background calibration, and adaptive loops to improve power, performance, and area Lead lab validation, debugging and characterization of SerDes IPs within our state-of-the-art lab Oversee physical layout to minimize parasitics, device stress, electromigration and process variation impacts Oversee development of system‑level modeling, with behavioral models (e.g., MATLAB, SystemVerilog, Verilog‑A) to analyze link budgets, equalization strategies, and jitter budgeting Oversee analysis of signal integrity and power integrity to achieve system‑defined targets Required Skills & Experience Master’s degree and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10+ years of relevant experience in SerDes design Experience in lab bring‑up, characterization, and debugging designs that reach out production Must have extensive experience with advanced node technologies (16nm/12nm, 7nm, 5nm, 3nm, 2nm processes) Prior experience in cross‑functional interaction to deliver IP and ensuring seamless integration in SOCs Proven record of taking high-speed SerDes design to tape‑out and volume production Strong communication and documentation skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Chelsea Search Group