High Speed Analog I/O designer

Broadcom
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 143,800 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Problem-solving","Analytical skills","Communication","Teamwork"]

Design and optimize high-speed interface buffer chips for DDR/LP5/5X/6 and chiplet I/Os using the latest FinFET process nodes. Own receiver and analog-front-end circuitry (CTLE, VGA, DFE, slicers), transmitter architectures, and performance targets covering sensitivity, linearity, power, and reliability. Collaborate with the chip team, oversee layout impact on parasitics/variation, run simulations, troubleshoot issues, and deliver design reports.

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High Speed Analog I/O designer

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Job Summary

Design and optimize high-speed interface buffer chips for DDR/LP5/5X/6 and chiplet I/Os using the latest FinFET process nodes. Own receiver and analog-front-end circuitry (CTLE, VGA, DFE, slicers), transmitter architectures, and performance targets covering sensitivity, linearity, power, and reliability. Collaborate with the chip team, oversee layout impact on parasitics/variation, run simulations, troubleshoot issues, and deliver design reports.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Work with the chip team to understand specifications and propose circuit architectures and design strategies.
  • •Design, simulate, and optimize high-speed DDR circuits and chiplet I/Os.
  • •Design and enhance transmitter/receiver circuits (CTLE, VGA, DFE, slicers) to improve sensitivity, linearity, and power.
  • •Develop circuit architectures to address bottlenecks and improve power, area, and performance targets.
  • •Oversee physical layout, conduct simulations for reliability, troubleshoot issues, and create detailed design reports.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 143,800 - 230,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEquityPaid HolidaysPaid LeaveParental LeaveEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • •At least 10 years of analog design experience focused on high-speed RX and analog-front-end design.
  • •Experience with FinFET technologies.
  • •Expertise in high-speed DDR I/O interface and chip-chip interface design/optimization.
  • •Strong knowledge of analog receiver and transmitter circuits (e.g., CTLE, DFE, FEE, FIR filter, slew rate control).
Experience:10+ years
Education:Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
Skills:Problem-solvingAnalytical skillsCommunicationTeamwork
Tech Stack:DDRLP55X6ChipletsFinFETCTLEVGADFEFEEFIR filterSlew rate controlVoltage and current mode driversEMIRAgingSelf-heatingCadence VirtuosoMaestroSpectre

Company Brief

Broadcom
Designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for the data center, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial markets worldwide.
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Irvine, United States
Founded: 1991
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