About this Staff Analog Engineer role at Semtech
Responsibilities:
System design, from top-level specification analysis to system optimization. (25%)
Analog block design, from specification definition to support to production. (25%)
Design & optimization, verification, technical documentation, layout supervision. (20%)
Silicon lab evaluation, characterization and debug. (10%)
Block or system modelling. (5%)
Technical support to test, product and application engineers. (10%)
Interface with digital, firmware, verification, layout and cross functional teams. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications:
4+ years' experience in analog CMOS integrated circuit design
M.S. in EE or higher
Strong analytical, synthesis and problem solving skills
Solid understanding and experience in designing transistor-level CMOS analog and mixed-signal blocks and systems, including IC technology and layout, with blocks such as ADCs, DACs, sensor interfaces, switched-capacitor blocks, power management, LDO regulators, bandgap, biasing circuits, amplifiers, oscillators, PLLs, comparators, filters, physical IOs etc.
In-depth knowledge of analog mixed-signal concepts, techniques and trade-offs like speed, power, noise, mismatch, linearity, stability, area
Strong knowledge of IC design CAD tools including schematic entry, Spice and mixed-mode simulation tools
Experience with lab instruments (e.g. oscilloscopes, supplies, meters) and the associated measurement methods
Independent, self-motivated, rigorous, innovative, team player and able to follow through
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of system-level aspects: signal processing, mixed-signal, digital, modelling, test and application
Desired Qualifications
Experience with high-resolution, low-power ADC architectures, design and techniques
Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/AFS, Siemens Symphony, Matlab, Verilog/VHDL etc.
Experience with analog/mixed-signal behavioral model development/verification
Experience with consumer and/or ITA market circuit developments
