Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer

We are developing a novel optical interconnect for interfacing with the brain and seeking a Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to work in the design and verification of analog and digital building blocks of mixed-signal IPs and ASICs.

Role responsibilities:

• Design analog, digital, and mixed signal CMOS circuits at transistor level
• Perform performance optimization to achieve low-power, low-noise, improved signal quality, and small implementation area
• Develop detailed simulation and verification plans using analog and mixed-signal circuit simulators and automate the flow from specification to compliance
• Perform detailed floor planning and design the layout for designed IPs and ASICs
• Run physical verifications (DRC, LVS, Extraction) for the IPs designed making them ready to be used in the tapeouts
• Perform full-chip transistor level versifications of the analog and mixed-signal ASICs before tapeout
• Prepare checklist for tapeouts, automate them, and use them for tapeouts
• Prepare detailed documentations for the designed IPs and chips, such as test plans, user’s manuals, and product datasheets. 

Key qualifications:

• 4+ years experience in the design and verification of analog and mixed-signal IPs and ASICs using commercial IC Design Tools, using modern deep-submicron CMOS mixed-signal technologies
• Solid understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal CMOS circuit design at transistor level
• Strong background on low-noise and low-power analog and mixed-signal design
• Experience in the design and modelling of analog building blocks, such as bandgap voltage references, voltage and current mode DACs, and ADCs, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), PLLS, DLLs, differential I/O circuits
• Experience in full-chip transistor level simulation using fast-Spice simulators used in the industry
• Simulation and verification of CMOS logic gates and digital circuits using Spice and Verilog simulators
• Familiarity with CMOS, LVDS, CML type IO devices, and simulating and modeling them at Spice and IBIS level
• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in die and wafer level probing and chip-bring-up procedures and familiarity with standard lab test equipment
• Familiarity with FPGA programming for chip testing and characterization
• Good command on scripting languages (such as Python, TCL, or Perl) to automate design and test procedures, and analyze / visualize results

Salary/Pay Range:

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.  We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 – $230,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits: 

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)