Senior Mixed-Signal ASIC Designer, Project Taara

4 weeks ago


Mountain View, California, United States X: The Moonshot Factory Full time
About the Team:

Project Taara is a pioneering initiative focused on developing high-throughput and long-range connectivity solutions using free-space optical communication (FSOC) links. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of wireless optical communication systems, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create innovative solutions.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Integrated Circuit designer to lead the development of next-generation circuit design as part of our R&D team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) development from concept to product, driving innovation and excellence in mixed-signal circuit design.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of ASIC design from concept to product
  • Drive innovation and excellence in mixed-signal circuit design
  • Collaborate with the R&D team to develop cutting-edge wireless optical communication systems
  • Design and develop high-speed serializer/deserializer, clock and bias generation/distribution, and digital signal processing backend circuits
  • Work closely with the team to ensure seamless integration of analog and digital components
Requirements:
  • MS Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Extensive experience in top-level chip ownership and tapeout experience
  • Demonstrated achievements in pushing the boundaries of mixed-signal circuit design
  • Highly proficient in standard IC design tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Innovus, etc.) and methodologies
  • Experience with production-grade design verification, including Monte-Carlo corner simulations and EM/IR analysis
  • Experience with CAD tool setup and debugging
  • Experience in selecting foundry technologies, working with foundries, and submitting tape-outs
  • Familiarity with IC integration with photonics and related packaging technology
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Proficiency with Python and Git
  • Experience with integrated photonics design and/or co-design of electronics and photonics
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary range of $122,000 - $165,000 + bonuses + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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