Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

Company: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates. Requisition ID: -70251 - Job Description Skyworks Audio Solutions is at the forefront of audio and voice technology innovation with our analog system on chips (ASoCs), for applications such as smart speakers/microphones, wired/wireless headsets, virtual assistants and intelligent gaming controllers. We are continuously growing our team to develop market specific ASoCs which combine breakthrough ultra-low power analog circuits, highly efficient power management and custom hardware accelerators for smart acoustic signal processing and AI features. Our proprietary technology achieves the highest level of integration in the industry and sets a new performance standard for low power consumption and minimal footprint. - This position is for an experienced analog designer -interested in excellent personal and professional growth opportunities. -The desired individual will participate in product definition, design, and verification. The individual will have a role in implementing the overall system architecture, designing transistor-level analog circuit blocks, simulating sub-system performance, creating and using behavioral models of blocks and the entire IC, doing and/or supervising physical layout and verifying circuit and chip-level operation and performance. Responsibilities will also include detailed documentation, silicon evaluation and debugging, production test development support, customer support, and other activities as required to achieve high volume production. Your Role

• Perform or lead all aspects of the implementation, including architecture, modeling, design, simulation and characterization, of analog blocks to be included on sub-45nm deep submicron CMOS SOCs. -
• Optimize analog block specifications, collaborating with engineers from other disciplines to meet product requirements for radio performance, power consumption, and system features
• Invent new approaches if necessary to solve design problems. -
• Model, design and simulate blocks and develop pre- and post-silicon verification suites. -
• Work with layout designers to guide and optimize their implementation of your blocks. -
• Plan and perform post-silicon characterization, troubleshoot fabricated designs and document results
• Work with production test engineers to develop efficient manufacturing tests. -
• Lead and mentor other block designers Requirements
  • 15+ years (BSEE), 12+ years (MSEE) or 8+ years (Phd) of relevant industry experience
  • Proven track record of designs reaching mass production, preferably for wireless products (WiFi/Bluetooth)
  • Thorough knowledge of analog and mixed-signal concepts and technology
  • Extensive hands-on experience in CMOS analog blocks such as ADCs/DACs, filters, amplifiers, LDOs, low power oscillators, analog front ends
  • Prior experience in system architecture definition/implementation, audio systems is required
  • Experience with a variety of modeling and simulation tools, including Cadence Spectre/SpectreRF, Matlab, AMS
  • Experience with analog layout methodologies, parasitic extraction and simulation
  • Experience with low power RF circuit design is a plus.
  • Experience with programming and scripting languages, e.g. Python, SKILL, Matlab, C
  • Experience in lab characterization and investigation, with a focus on automated measurements.
  • Experienced in producing detailed technical specifications, reports and documentation
  • This position requires an individual skilled in making architectural and circuit implementation decisions, informed by industrial experience and academic literature
  • Professional, open and highly self-motivated attitude The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD - $134,200 - - $266,100 -per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
    Nearest Major Market: San Jose
    Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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