Sr. Electrical Engineer

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 74459

Job Description

Description

Seeking an experienced analog/mixed-signal design engineer for developing complex mixed-signal ICs for Timing and Infrastructure applications. The position requires a strong analog mixed-signal design background including a strong history of innovative product and IP definition and design. Depending on experience level, the individual will participate in product roadmaps, definition, technology selection, design, and verification. The individual will have a role in defining and implementing the overall system architecture, designing transistor-level analog circuit blocks, simulating sub-system performance, creating and using behavioral models of blocks and the entire IC, doing and/or supervising physical layout, verifying circuit and chip-level operation and performance, and assisting with tape-out related activities. Responsibilities will also include detailed documentation, silicon evaluation and debugging, production test development support, customer support, and other activities as required for the achievement of high volume production.

Responsibilities

Digital design specification, design, analysis, and HDL (Verilog) coding

Behavioral modeling of analog and mixed signal circuits

Digital/Hybrid PLL design – designing the digital part of the PLL from the overall PLL requirement

Digital signal processing algorithms and implementation in RTL

Digital back-end: synthesis, physical implementation (prep for P&R), static timing, scan insertion, etc.

Verification of digital sub-systems, mixed-signal sub-systems, and the entire chip using a combination of digital models/RTL, firmware, and behavioral models. Test bench development

Validation of silicon functionality, behavior, and performance

Education Requirements

A technology-related master’s degree or equivalent training and 3 or more years of analog/mixed-signal design experience developing mixed-signal ICs

An advanced degree may reduce the minimum experience required.

Minimum Requirements

Master's with 6-10 years of IC design experience or PhD with 4-6 years of IC design experience

Strong motivation to contribute to all facets of chip design from conceptualization to release to production

Working knowledge of digital IC circuit design in an HDL synthesis environment

Working knowledge of digital verification and testing techniques

Good verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, desire to learn, and willingness to work on a team

Working knowledge of UNIX operating systems

Additional skills (one or more of these are highly desirable)

Experience with digital design at geometries ranging from 130-40 nm

Experience with digital IO interfaces such at I2C, SPI, etc.

Competence in high-level languages (e.g. Matlab, C), scripting languages (e.g. Tcl, Perl, Python, SKILL), and version control systems (e.g. SVN, SOS)

Working knowledge of System Verilog and/or UVM

Experience leading a team of digital designers, either formally or informally

Experience with embedded processor design and firmware/software development, especially for 8051 or ARM cores

Competence in exploring digital and firmware system/architecture trade-offs such as memory size (ROM, RAM, FLASH, OTP, cache), clock speed, multiple clock domains, and the necessity for dedicated logic and DSP

Experience with memory generators and MBIST

Low power design and implementation techniques

Familiarity with DSP techniques and algorithms

Experience with Phase-locked-loops, Frequency Synthesizers or CDR circuits.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.