Principal Engineer, Digital and Mixed-Signal (6623)

TSMC•USA-Texas, TX

3d•$123,500 - $176,500•Hybrid

About The Position

TSMC’s Analog and Mixed-Signal team is looking to hire a digital and mixed-signal designer with experience in AI implementation to study machine learning in feedback control systems, high-speed digital to analog converters, and SoC power management. The candidate is expected to have solid knowledge and understanding of digital and mixed-signal fundamentals in advanced CMOS nodes. Experience implementing machine-learning architectures is a must. Good understanding of MOS device physics is a must. You will report to the Department Manager of the Advanced Connectivity Department in Austin, Texas. We are currently operating in a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office.

Requirements

PhD degree with 6+ years or MS with 10+ years of industry experience in digital and mixed-signal design
Experience working with machine-learning architectures
Experienced with Verilog or SystemVerilog RTL design
Experience running front-to-back suite of digital integration tools such as VCS, Verdi, Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Innovus, Primetime, StarRC, Formality or equivalent tools.
Good top-down design knowledge and experience (deriving specification, system architecture, circuit design, layout and post layout verification and validation)
Experience with control theory and feedback
Good understanding of advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes
Knowledge of test and characterization of mixed-signal circuits in the lab
Scripting in TCL, Python, or Perl

Nice To Haves

SoC power management and modeling
Understanding of advanced packaging techniques
SoC
Good time management skills
Good communication and documentation skills
Good people skills and positive attitude

Responsibilities

Select and architect machine-learning in feedback control systems for Internet-of-Things applications.
Develop digital functions such as calibration and data processing for high-speed converters.
Have the skills to write RTL, run verification, support APR engineers, and do sign-off timing and physical verification.
Integrate digital functions in mixed-signal circuits.