Senior Staff Analog Circuit Design Engineer - SerDes

About This Role

• The Role and Impact We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Staff Analog Circuit Design Engineer to contribute to the design, implementation, and validation of advanced analog and mixed-signal circuits for high-speed (112G and 224G) SerDes applications.
• In this role, you will participate in the definition, design, and verification of high-performance analog blocks and subsystems, collaborating closely with system architects, digital designers, and layout engineers.
• The ideal candidate is self-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about analog design in high-speed communication systems.
• Key Responsibilities Design and implement advanced analog and mixed-signal circuits for 112G and 224G SerDes applications Participate in the definition, design, and verification of high-performance analog blocks and subsystems Engage in technical discussions and contribute to design reviews Conduct post-silicon validation and performance optimization Provide guidance to layout engineers and mentor junior analog designers Collaborate across disciplines with system architects, digital designers, and layout teams Develop innovative designs as part of a highly experienced SerDes team focused on next-generation high-speed interconnect solutions Core Competencies Good communication and documentation skills, with a collaborative and proactive work style Strong analytical thinking, hands-on debugging skills, and an eagerness to learn and share expertise within the team Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to technical reviews.
• Excellent Communication Skills Qualifications: The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position .
• Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research.
• The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
• Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Electronics Engineering, or in a STEM related field 2+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal circuit design for high-speed SerDes or similar applications Experience in one or more of the following domains: PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, ADC , LDO , Ref Gen, or Transmitter (TX) design Experience with core analog design principles, including noise, linearity, matching, and stability E xperience with advanced FinFET CMOS process technologies Experience with analog design and simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso/ADE, HSPICE, or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or in a STEM related field Experience with of transmitter and receiver design, CDR loops, and equalization techniques Experience with next-generation high-speed standards such as PCIe 6.0, 800G Ethernet, or JESD Experience with high-speed communication standards such as PCIe (Gen4/Gen5) and Ethernet (100G/400G) Experience with Verilog-A modeling, MATLAB simulations, and automation scripting (e.g., Python, Tcl ) Experience with signal integrity concepts, channel modeling, and system-level link analysis Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara Additional Locations: US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro Business group: The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies).
• The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.
• It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
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• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-361,480.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.
• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.