Principal Engineer, Analog Design

About This Role

• About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies.
• With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
• For more information, visit www.gf.com Introduction: We are seeking an experienced Principal Analog Design Engineer to own and drive the architecture and design of high-performance analog/mixed-signal IP used across multiple SoCs.
• This role will focus on signal chain IP (ADCs, DACs, amplifiers, sensor interfaces) or power management IP (LDOs, DC-DCs, charge pumps, bandgaps).
• Essential Responsibilities: Develop analog and mixed signal IP for products developed by MIPS covering industrial, automotive and other end-equipment.
• Develop high performance analog and mixed signal IP covering signal chain IPs such as ADC (SAR, pipeline, delta-sigma), DACs, precision amplifiers, clocking, sensor interfaces or develop power management IP such as LDOs, DC-DC converters (buck-boost, buck, boost), bandgap references, charge pumps, power sequencing and monitoring circuits like POR, power good, power glitch etc.
• Strong demonstrated design implementation ability to perform transistor-level design using advanced CMOS technology nodes.
• Lead schematic design, simulation, and verification across PVT corners.
• Strong understanding of analog design fundamentals and technology aspects.
• Understanding and knowledge of design implementation for robustness covering process variation, mismatch, noise and reliability issues for advanced process nodes.
• Cross-collaboration across disciplines working closely with digital, system, layout, and product teams.
• Strong understanding of system level issues, noise, performance, area trade-offs, reliability considerations.
• Provide technical leadership during architectural analysis.
• Silicon Execution to support top-level integration, verification and tape-out.
• Lead silicon bring-up, characterization and bring-up of the IPs designed.
• Drive continuous improvements and lessons learnt for next-generation IP for re-use and scalability Validation and Characterization skills on post-silicon.
• Ability to define validation and characterization requirements.
• Understanding spec compliance requirement needs and drive validation teams.
• Define architecture to meet Design For Test (DFT) requirements and document bring-up, initialization procedures.
• Drive design for test cost reductions where applicable Technical leadership in providing technical guidance and mentorship to other junior engineers working in the team.
• Establish best practices in analog design methodology and verification.
• Influence roadmap planning for reusable analog IP platforms Stay current with the latest trends in semiconductor design, drive design innovations, providing technical leadership and mentoring within the Hardware engineering team.
• Participate in internal and external technical forums and lead next generation IP development Other Responsibilities: Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field .
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in analog mixed signal design in end-end design and delivery of complex analog IP blocks.
• Proven expertise from concept to silicon is required.
• Deep understanding of CMOS analog design fundamentals, noise analysis, stability and compensation, device mismatch and variation.
• Experience and proven record of meeting power, performance and area requirements.
• Strong understanding of low-power design techniques required Strong knowledge and understanding of industry-standard EDA tools for design and simulation such as Cadence, Synopsys, Ansys etc.
• Basic scripting and automation using PERL, Python and expertise in virtuoso and analog simulation environments Strong analytical and debugging skills : Ability to identify, assess, and aid in debugging complex problems.
• Proven silicon bring-up and debugging skills required.
• We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
• As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
• All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
• Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia