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Principal Analog IC Designer

@ Cadence

Toronto, ON · Quebec

Full-time5+ years experienceBilingual
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Overview

Cadence is hiring a Principal Analog IC Designer, a full-time role to design and develop analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks from specification through final verification. The work centers on long-reach SerDes, requiring at least 5 years of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O experience and an MS or PhD in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities:

  • Concevoir des blocs de circuits analogiques et mixtes
  • Contribuer à la conception de SerDes longue portée
  • Vérifier la conformité aux spécifications du client

Requirements summary:

  • Au moins 5 ans d'expérience en SerDes CMOS ou E/S haute vitesse
  • Compréhension approfondie du jitter et de l'égalisation
  • Maîtrise des outils CAD de simulation et de vérification post-layout
  • Maîtrise ou doctorat en génie électrique

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Employer posting date
2026-10-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationMaster’s degree (required), Doctorate (required)
Fields of studyelectrical engineering

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Job Description

The Principal Analog IC Designer is responsible for the design and development of analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks from initial concept/specification through final verification of conformance to customer specifications. The Principal Analog IC Designer contributes to the design of long-reach SerDes.

  • Candidate’s background should include a minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC
  • Must have a thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques
  • Proficient design experience in most of the following SerDes circuit blocks: Driver; Receiver; Serializer; Deserializer; Phase Interpolator; Low jitter PLL; High Speed Clock Distribution; ADC and DAC; Bias and Bandgap; and Voltage Regulators
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Working knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus
  • Position requires proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation, and post-layout verification. Proficiency with layout entry a plus
  • Cadence tool experience, lab test experience, and design experience at ≥16Gbps and in ≤16nm technologies are a plus
  • MS or PhD in EE

Description de L’Emploi
Le Concepteur Principal de Circuits Intégrés Analogiques est responsable de la conception et du développement de circuits analogiques/mixtes, de l'architecture et de la spécification initiale jusqu'à la vérification finale de la conformité aux spécifications du client. Le Concepteur Principal contribue à la conception de SerDes (Serialiseur/Deserialiseur) de longue portée.

  • Le candidat doit avoir au minimum 5 ans d'expérience dans le développement de circuits intégrés CMOS SerDes.
  • Doit avoir une compréhension approfondie du jitter et des techniques d'égalisation du signal.
  • Expérience dans la conception de la plupart des blocs de circuits SerDes : TX, RX, sérialiseur, désérialiseur, interpolateur de phase, PLL, distribution d’horloge à haute vitesse, ADC et DAC, circuits de polarisation et de référence de tension (Bandgap), et régulateurs de tension.
  • Excellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes, bonnes capacités de communication et aptitude à travailler en équipe.
  • Une connaissance pratique d’un ensemble de normes SerDes courantes et de leurs exigences électriques est un atout.
  • Le poste nécessite la maîtrise des outils CAD pour la simulation de circuits et la vérification post-layout. La maîtrise de layout est un plus.
  • Une expérience avec les outils Cadence, les tests en laboratoire, ainsi que la conception à des vitesses ≥16 Gbps et dans des technologies ≤16 nm est un plus.
  • Diplôme de M.Sc ou Ph.D. en génie électrique.

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