MediaTek · 22 hours ago
Senior Research Scientist - Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuits
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMediaTek is the world’s fifth largest fabless IC design company, offering a diverse range of products for AI, smartphones, and more. They are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to drive the development of energy-efficient analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging in hands-on research and development.
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
Collaborate with 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 analog/mixed-signal circuits including analog/digital calibration 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
Experienced technical contributor with a strong background in analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems, and broad knowledge of their application across diverse domains
Proven track record in designing key components of wireless or wireline transceivers, including analog baseband circuits. Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, ideally balanced between research and product development
Clear, current, and consistent record of innovative contributions, evidenced by scientific publications (IEEE publications highly preferred) and granted US patents
Completed or imminent postgraduate education in a relevant discipline (Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a concentration in circuit design strongly preferred): Master's degree (acceptable with strong industry experience) or PhD (preferred)
Self-motivated with a mindset to propose innovative initiatives in circuits, algorithms, and systems to enhance MediaTek's technology leadership
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to take full accountability and ownership of tasks
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Preferred
Proficient in analog/mixed-signal design environments, simulations and IC layout
Reasonable knowledge in RF wireless and high-speed wireline communication systems, such as link budgeting
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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