Senior RF Analog IC Design Engineer
Intel Corporation
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Description Intel Silicon Photonics Product Division (SPPD) is at the forefront of silicon photonics integration which is at the heart of Intel's transformation from a PC company to a company that powers the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing-devices. Since announcing the world's first hybrid silicon laser nearly a decade ago, our team continues to lead the industry with cutting-edge technology and efficient, scalable high-volume manufacturing. Our dedication to advanced development ensures that Intel Silicon Photonics continues to drive future data center bandwidth growth with smaller form factors, co-packaging and higher speeds from 400G today to 1.6T+ and beyond tomorrow. We are looking for great talent to accelerate this journey so if you are interested in joining our leading organization then we want to hear from you.In this role, the Senior Analog RF IC Design Engineer will be part of team contributing to Silicon Photonics Solution Group's mission to transform and lead datacenter connectivity and enable Intel's differentiation in the networking space. As Senior Engineer, the individual will be involved in developing key high-speed mixed signal designs from architecture to product.Responsibilities? Driving system specifications, defining circuit architecture and enabling designs meeting power, performance and cost for next generation optical interconnects.? As part of the team developing key integrated circuit components the engineer must be able to work collaboratively leading block level development.? Specify, architect and design low voltage and low power Mixed-Signal integrated circuits from product definition through characterization and qualification.? Plan design work with constraints on performance, power, time and quality.? Provide guidance to junior designers and layout engineers.? Prepare and participate in concept, schematic and final design reviews for circuit blocks.? Guidance to develop test plans for lab characterization once design comes back from fab.? Document all design work with review materials and detailed design descriptions as well as participate in the writing of datasheets and application notes for customers. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate should have MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. 6+ years of experience in high-speed serial links and deep knowledge of analog CMOS/BiCMOS designs in 90nm, 45nm, 28nm and beyond ? Experience with design of high-speed mixed signal circuits e.g., SerDes, counters, dividers, etc. ? Experience with design of Analog RF front end circuits such as Laser Drivers, Trans-Impedance Amplifiers TIA, limiting amplifiers, etc. ? Good understanding of low noise PLL, Clocking and data recovery architectures. ? Deep understanding of Signal Integrity and Channel modeling. ? Experienced with Mixed signal design flow using Cadence and Mentor tools. ? Able to characterize silicon in and use equipment such as BERTS, HSO, VNA etc. ? Deep understanding of full-chip designs including custom IO and package design. ? Familiarity with Optical communications. ? Experience in designing circuits for 28Gbps+ operation. ? Experience with Modulation techniques such as NRZ/PAM4 SERDES and system standards such as CAUI-4 or OIF-25G-VSR. ? Excellent oral and written communication skills. ? Deep understanding of RF IC Transceiver architectures, design and trade-offs Preferred Qualifications ? Experience in designing high-speed digital Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) is a plus. ? Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 10G/25G/50G Serdes is a plus ? Deep understanding of full-chip designs including custom IO and package design. ? Familiarity with Optical communications. ? Experience in designing circuits for 28Gbps+ operation. ? Experience with Modulation techniques such as NRZ/PAM4 SERDES and system standards such as CAUI-4 or OIF-25G-VSR. Inside this Business Group Corporate Strategy Office is chartered to support the executive office in driving corporate initiatives, including near and long-term strategy, major cross-group decision making and ensuring cross-company alignment. To deliver to that mission, the team owns shaping, driving and synthesizing insights to directionally orient trends as well as long range strategic planning/visioning , cross company alignment and greenfield innovation. Communications are essential to drive alignment so there is a focus on communications, community and acumen development. The team is ccommitted to ensuring that Intel efforts are aligned to, and actively driving success toward the most impactful business strategies. Posting Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/benefits.html It has come to our notice that some people have received fake job interview letters ostensibly issued by Intel, inviting them to attend interviews in Intel’s offices for various positions and further requiring them to deposit money to be eligible for the interviews. We wish to bring to your notice that these letters are not issued by Intel or any of its authorized representatives. Hiring at Intel is based purely on merit and Intel does not ask or require candidates to deposit any money. We would urge people interested in working for Intel, to apply directly at https://jobs.intel.com/ and not fall prey to unscrupulous elements. Working Model This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.