Samsung Semiconductor · 21 hours ago
Senior Staff Engineer, High-Speed I/O Analog-Mixed Circuit
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$189K/yr - $301K/yr
10+ years expSamsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions, seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join their Memory IO Lab. The role involves hands-on analog circuit design, guiding layout activities, and simulating designs to support high-speed I/O technology solutions for emerging applications.
Semiconductor
Responsibilities
Hands on in analog circuit design, which includes circuit design, running simulations to confirm functionality and performance, and work with verification team to verify design. The mixed-signal designs will include but are not limited to the following: high-speed data converters, PLL, and SERDES
Guide layout floor-planning block and top level to optimize the overall performance; supervise the layout activities and give concise guidelines to layout engineers, need to be hands on in drawing layout if necessary
Ownership of circuit and system specifications
Simulate designs with state-of-the-art CAD tools
Document designs and simulation results
Qualification
Required
BS 15+ years experience, MS 13+years of experience, PhD 10+ years experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science preferred
5+ years of experience working with system on chip architecture, high-speed serial interfaces, analog and mixed-signal circuit designs using advanced CMOS technology nodes
Prior experience in design of any one of the standard high speed interfaces like DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, HBM I/O interface
Needs to be an expert in providing and understanding layout requirements of high speed circuits
Knowledge of all facets of high speed I/O design but specifically should include DLL / PLL / FFE / CTLE / DFE, output drivers, ODT, Duty cycle correction (DCC), Training/calibration to improve timing, high speed power design and low power design
Experience working closely with device/process team to define transistor specs
The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Experience in high frequency clock distribution design, implementation, and analysis
Deep understanding of PPA (performance, power, and area) trade-offs
Ability to handle EDA tools well, such as Cadence, MATLAB (Simulink), and EM tools
Experience on silicon bring-up and automatic measurement using script
Strong scripting and automation skills using Tcl/Perl. Knowledge of Python is a plus
Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team
You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people
An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding
You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
Charitable giving match
4+ weeks of paid time off a year
Stipend for fertility care or adoption
Medical travel support
Virtual vet care for your fur babies
On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions
Onsite Café and gym
Virtual classes
Flexible environment
Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.
Founded in 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
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