Principal Analog/Mixed Signal/RF IC Design Engineer

In this role at MaxLinear, you will be working closely with a world-class team of IC designers to design high-performance ICs with RF, analog, mixed-signal, and digital systems integrated on a single chip. Your responsibilities will include: - Define architectures based on high-level specifications - Lead design, implementation, and verification of RF and mixed-signal circuits on an SOC - Collaborate with system and product design teams to optimize circuits and system specification trade-offs - Characterize and debug relevant blocks and systems - Analyze the effects of non-idealities on circuit performance - Report the results of IC design, analysis, and evaluation To be successful in this role, you must meet the following qualifications: - Strong knowledge of Analog/RF/Mixed-signal circuits, with the ability to drive architecture and topology choices - In-depth understanding of Mixed-signal circuit blocks such as ADCs, DACs, TDCs, Anti-alias filters - Ability to drive chip-level specifications for matching, signal path, spurious analysis, frequency planning - Strong knowledge of circuit blocks such as base-band amplifiers, VGAs, op-amp based filters, regulators, LNAs, Mixers, and VCOs - Strong knowledge of high-frequency serdes transmit and receive paths - Strong understanding of various equalization techniques for high-speed Serdes systems and CDR subsystems - Familiarity with wireless or wireline communication specifications and derivation of block-level requirements from these high-level specifications - Solid understanding of CMOS process and device physics - Working understanding of FinFET layouts - Understanding of semiconductor packaging and production testing - Hands-on experience testing your own designs in the lab and define production test requirements - Strong written and verbal communication skills - BE/PhD/ME/MS in Electrical Engineering with at least 12 years of experience in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal design MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) known for its entrepreneurial spirit. As a fabless system-on-chip product company, we strive to improve the world's communication networks through highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions. We hire the best talent in the industry and offer exciting opportunities to connect the world through innovative solutions. With headquarters in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California, and major design centers worldwide, we continue to grow through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and outstanding execution to deliver cutting-edge products that address the most challenging communication technology problems efficiently and effectively.,