Senior Staff Analog Circuit Design Engineer - SerDes

About This Role

• Shape the Future of High-Speed Connectivity Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of analog design? Join our elite SerDes team and help architect the next generation of high-speed interconnect solutions that power tomorrow's data centers, AI infrastructure, and communication networks.
• As a Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge analog and mixed-signal circuits for blazing-fast 112G and 224G SerDes applications.
• This isn't just another engineering role – it's your opportunity to innovate, lead, and make a lasting impact on the semiconductor industry.
• Why This Role? Innovation at Scale : Work on industry-defining technologies that enable global connectivity Technical Excellence : Join a highly experienced team focused on breakthrough solutions Career Growth : Opportunity to mentor others while expanding your own expertise Collaborative Culture : Engage with brilliant minds across multiple disciplines Impact : Your designs will power the infrastructure of tomorrow's digital world Ready to engineer the future of high-speed communication? Join us in creating the analog circuits that will define the next decade of connectivity.
• This is more than a job; it's your chance to leave a lasting mark on the semiconductor industry.
• We're looking for self-driven innovators who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about pushing the limits of what's possible in analog design.
• What You'll Do Design & Innovate : Design high-performance analog blocks and subsystems that define industry standards Collaborate & Lead : Work alongside world-class system architects, digital designers, and layout engineers Validate & Optimize : Drive post-silicon validation and performance optimization initiatives Mentor & Guide : Shape the next generation of analog designers while providing technical leadership Problem-Solve : Tackle complex challenges in high-speed communication systems with creative solutions Communication skills : Strong documentation abilities and collaborative mindset Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field 5+ years of proven experience in analog/mixed-signal circuit design for high-speed SerDes Experience in one or more domains: PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, ADC, or Transmitter design Standards knowledge: PCIe (Gen4/Gen5) and Ethernet (100G/400G) experience Technical mastery: Core analog design principles (noise, linearity, matching, stability) Process expertise: Hands-on experience with advanced FinFET CMOS technologies Tool proficiency: Cadence Virtuoso/ADE, HSPICE, or equivalent simulation platforms Lab experience: Silicon validation, measurements, and analog circuit debugging Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering 7+ years of specialized SerDes analog design experience Advanced knowledge: Transmitter/receiver design, CDR loops, equalization techniques Next-gen standards: PCIe 6.0, 800G Ethernet, JESD exposure Modeling expertise: Verilog-A, MATLAB simulations, automation scripting (Python, Tcl) System understanding: Signal integrity, channel modeling, link analysis Leadership qualities: Cross-functional collaboration and technical review contributions Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Canada) Primary Location: Canada, Toronto Additional Locations: Business group: Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future.
• You may know us for our processors.
• But we do so much more.
• Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth.
• Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges.
• Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.
• Canada Accommodation: Intel is committed to a culture of accessibility.
• Intel provides accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.