Senior Analog and Mixed Signal Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$264,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Analog and Mixed Signal Engineer

The Senior Analog and Mixed Signal Engineer joins the global circuits team to design state-of-the-art GPUs for supercomputers, gaming consoles, and self-driving cars. This role focuses on the architecture and design of CMOS high-speed chip interfaces and complex analog functions. You will design and implement high-speed interfaces and mixed-signal circuits using sub-micron CMOS technologies, including Phase Locked Loops, data converters, and high-performance op-amps. Daily tasks involve circuit simulations, floor-planning, reliability verifications, and silicon bring-up. You will utilize EDA tools such as Spectre, HSPICE, AFS, MATLAB, and Cadence custom circuit design tools like ADE-L and ADE-XL. Required skills include transistor-level analog design, Monte-Carlo noise simulations, and stability analysis, alongside proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Perl.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement high-speed interfaces and complex mixed-signal circuits using sub-micron CMOS technologies.
  • Develop high-speed analog and hybrid Phase Locked Loops including VCOs, charge-pumps, and dividers.
  • Design data converters such as analog-to-digital (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) converters.
  • Perform transistor-level circuit design for comparators, digital state machines, and high-performance op-amps.
  • Conduct architecture studies, circuit simulations, and floor-planning for integrated circuits.
  • Coordinate with mask design engineers for physical design and characterization groups for silicon evaluation.
  • Execute reliability verifications and support silicon bring-up processes.
  • Facilitate technology transfer from the design phase to product development teams.

What we're looking for

  • BSEE or equivalent experience is required.
  • A Master of Science degree is preferred.
  • 6+ years of industry experience in deep-submicron CMOS technologies is required.
  • Analytical and intuitive understanding of transistor level analog design, layout, and simulation is required.
  • Hands-on design experience in performance analog and hybrid Phase Locked Loops, and ADC/DAC data converters is required.
  • Experience with digital PLL, TDC, DSP, or control theory is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Cadence custom circuit design tools like ADE-L and ADE-XL is required.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, or MATLAB is a plus.

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