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Description
Design and develop analog/mixed-signal blocks for PCIe 6 and PCIe 7 PHY designs. Ensure designs meet PCIe protocol standards, optimizing for performance, power, and area targets. Support the porting of PHY designs to different technology nodes, maintaining signal integrity and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analog circuits into larger SerDes PHY systems. Implement verification strategies for high-speed analog/mixed-signal circuits using advanced simulation tools. Work closely with physical layout teams to minimize parasitics, device stress, and process variation impacts. Analyze simulation and measurement data for design validation and compliance with PCIe standards. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers in analog/mixed-signal design methods. Document design features, specifications, and test plans for future reference. Work with the characterization team to validate the electrical performance of circuits in silicon. The Impact You Will Have: Drive the development of cutting-edge PCIe 6 and PCIe 7 PHY designs, pushing the boundaries of high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits. Ensure that Synopsys designs meet the highest standards of performance, power efficiency, and area optimization. Enhance the reliability and integrity of our analog circuits as they are ported to new technology nodes. Foster innovation through collaboration with diverse teams, integrating leading-edge analog circuits into sophisticated SerDes PHY systems. Contribute to the verification and validation of high-speed circuits, ensuring compliance with stringent PCIe standards. Mentor and guide junior engineers, nurturing the next generation of top-tier analog designers. What You ll Need: PhD with 3+ years, or MTech/MS with 8+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal circuit design, with experience in high-speed interfaces such as PCIe or SerDes PHY designs. Strong experience in transistor-level design of high-speed analog building blocks, such as LDOs, Bandgap references, ADC/DAC, PLLs, DLLs. Experience in high-speed SerDes AFE (Analog Front-End) development, including CTLE and CDR design. Experience designing high-speed SerDes transmitters, with knowledge of equalization techniques (e.g., DFE, FIR filters, TX pre-emphasis). Understanding of jitter budgeting analysis, including sources of jitter and strategies for minimizing its impact. Strong knowledge of CMOS technologies, including finFET and GAA processes. Good understanding of the PCIe protocol, signal integrity requirements, and high-speed clocking. Ability to provide input on layout design to minimize the effects of parasitics and process variations. Who You Are: Detail-oriented with a passion for innovation and excellence. Proactive and able to work independently with limited supervision. Strong communicator capable of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Mentor and leader, eager to share knowledge and help develop junior engineers. Results-driven with a focus on delivering high-quality, reliable designs
