Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer Intern

Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer InternSouth San Francisco, California, United StatesWe are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.Team DescriptionThe Brain Interfaces Soc Department delivers chip architecture and silicon implementation of neural recording and stimulation system-on-chip (SoC) for high-bandwidth brain-machine interface applications. We have crafted a team of exceptional engineers whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the future. To accelerate our pathway to human ready brain-computer interfaces, you will have the opportunity to partner with our electrical, microfabrication, chip designers, neuro and mechanical engineers.Job ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer Interns who are interested in architecting and implementing innovative solutions with high energy-efficiency and compact silicon footprint and who thrive with the autonomy to propose creative approaches to problems.Neuralink strives to be, as much as possible, a meritocratic environment: we require honest and transparent communication to ensure the best ideas win out, and we believe the best solutions emerge and the best teams are created when you assemble high-performing individuals with different skill sets and perspectives, and allow them to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry. We want to work with exceptional people, and, to the extent that you excel, we want you to take on more responsibility and help all of us succeed. If this speaks to you, come join us.The Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer Intern will be responsible for analog and mixed-signal chip design, from circuit design to layout and verification.Define and implement innovative and optimal analog and mixed signal circuit architectures and transistor-level circuit solutions to achieve a variety of challenging noise, mismatch, distortion, power consumption, and cost requirementsDefines verification plan for a portion of IP or chip and runs complex simulations and analyses (e.g., power, performance, linearity, yield) on designsDesigns, programs, and runs complex tests and reviews tests of other team members; ensures bugs and other issues are identified and appropriately analyzedKey QualificationsMinimum 1 years of experience in analog/mixed-signal integrated CMOS circuit design for a specific area (e.g., delta-sigma ADC, SAR ADC, DAC, VCO, PLL, DLL, Audio CODEC and Class D audio amplifier, high speed PHY & SERDES) with a successful track record of silicon validationMinimum 3 months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, open source contributions, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)The ideal candidates are people who get excited about building things, are highly analytical, and enjoy tackling new problems regularlyPreferred QualificationsSkills in scripting and automation for complex simulation scenariosExperience in lab testing of high-precision analog and mixed-signal ICsFunctional modeling experience and logic verification with Verilog AMS and SystemVerilogExperience in design and layout with advanced CMOS FinFET technologiesExperience with design for high-volume productionPay TransparencyBased on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:California Hourly Rate: $35/hr USDWhat We Offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fieldsGrowth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impactExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO planPaid holidaysCommuter benefitsMeals providedEquity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hoursParental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excludedFlexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded