SerDes Design Engineer

Position -Staff SerDes Design Engineer

About the Role

This role involves designing and developing high-speed SerDes circuits, including TX, RX, PLL, CDR, DLL, VCO, phase interpolators, bias generators, and clocking circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-speed SerDes circuits, including TX, RX, PLL, CDR, DLL, VCO, phase interpolators, bias generators, and clocking circuits.
• Evaluate and implement different analog and AMS topologies to achieve best-in-class Power, Performance, and Area (PPA).
• Perform detailed transistor-level circuit simulations, modeling, and analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Work closely with layout engineers to ensure optimum layout practices and physical implementation.
• Drive silicon validation, bring-up, and lab characterization of SerDes blocks.
• Debug complex AMS issues and provide timely technical resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications and ensure system-level alignment.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability building and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in SerDes circuit design .
• Strong background in analog/mixed-signal design, high-speed links, and clocking circuits.
• Expertise in high-speed digital design, equalization, and signal integrity concepts.
• Proficiency with simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, HSPICE, etc.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, BERT, VNA, spectrum analyzer, etc.).
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Required Skills

• Strong technical depth in SerDes architectures.
• Analog/mixed-signal circuit design.
• Hands-on experience in validating high-speed PHY designs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced technology nodes.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.