MediaTek · 13 hours ago
Lead Research Scientist - RF/Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuits
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expMediaTek is the world’s fifth largest fabless IC design company, and they are seeking an exceptional Lead Research Scientist to drive the next generation energy-efficient circuits and systems. The role involves exploring technology opportunities, managing cross-functional teams, and pioneering architectures and systems in RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits for communication and computing.
Internet of ThingsSemiconductorWireless
Responsibilities
Explore technology and market opportunities for the next 3-10 years
Proficient in technical pitches to attain buy-in from both internal and external customers
Manage and lead cross-functional teams for new technology development
Pioneer architectures, circuits, algorithms, and systems that are ahead of academic research and may ramp to production within a few years. Focus area include energy-efficient RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits for wireless and wireline communication systems as well as for novel computing systems
Set and maintain detailed technical specifications and schedules
Hands-on research and development from feasibility to implementation of new fundamental IPs and sub-systems, test strategies, test setup, package-level integration, PCB design, and characterizations
Incubate novel technology and launch new products together with business units
Engage and coordinate with university research for long term technology development
Qualification
Required
Seasoned technical contributor with a strong background in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits and systems, as well as broad expertise in applying these technologies across a wide range of applications
Extensive experience in designing key components of wireless or wireline transceivers, including analog baseband circuits
Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience, ideally balanced between research and product development
Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to proposing innovative initiatives in circuits, algorithms, and systems to advance MediaTek's technology leadership
Demonstrated record of innovative contributions, evidenced by scientific publications (IEEE publications highly preferred) and granted US patents
Postgraduate education in relevant disciplines (Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a concentration in circuit design strongly preferred): Master's degree (acceptable with strong industry experience)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to take full accountability and ownership of tasks
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Preferred
Proficient in RF and mixed-signal design environments, simulations and IC layout
Familiar with design and production in different process technologies including advanced FinFET nodes
Broad technical breadth involving data converters, electromagnetics, high frequency/high-speed design & measurements, machine learning; digital communication, digital signal processing, heterogeneous integration, semiconductor device physics
Familiar with programming and scripting for design automation
Company
MediaTek
MediaTek Inc. is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company that provides system-on-chip solutions for wireless communications.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-07-23IPO
Leadership Team
Jack Hu
Developer Relations Manager - MediaTek Labs
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