Analog Circuit Design Engineer

Intel Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$122,440 - $232,190•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Analog Circuit Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge analog and mixed-signal circuits that power Intel's advanced process nodes. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to bring high-performance, low-power solutions to life, contributing to Intel's success in delivering world-class products.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of experience, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
VLSI analog circuit design, small-signal analysis, and understanding of foundational digital design concepts
Synopsys and Cadence design tools and flows
Design optimization techniques related to performance, power, and area

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of high-speed IO signaling, transmission line theory, and power delivery concepts
Familiarity with PLLs, ADCs, DACs, switched-capacitor circuits, and noise analysis methodologies
Experience with scripting, Matlab, and post-silicon characterization using lab tools such as oscilloscopes and signal generators
Cross-disciplinary knowledge in analog integration, RTL, static timing analysis, and power grid design
Proven track record of system-level understanding, problem-solving, and effective collaboration in a team setting
VS Code, Python, and GitHub Copilot

Responsibilities

Design and develop complex analog and mixed-signal circuits, including transmitters (TX), receivers (RX), amplifiers, filters, clocking systems, and on-die voltage regulators
Perform circuit analysis and tradeoffs to optimize power, performance, area, timing, and yield
Create and validate behavioral models for analog and mixed-signal IPs for system-level integration
Develop and oversee floorplans and layouts while ensuring adherence to design rules and robustness
Conduct small signal analysis, stability testing, and compensation of feedback loops to meet performance specifications
Collaborate with architecture, layout, and validation teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into products
Author microarchitecture specifications, test plans, and documentation for design verification and validation
Conduct post-silicon validation and debug to ensure design functionality and performance meet product requirements
Provide technical mentorship and contribute to design reviews to enhance team-wide engineering excellence
Leverage industry-standard tools and methodologies, such as Synopsys and Cadence, for design and simulation