Senior Principal Analog Architect – Data Converters

Renesas Electronics•San Jose, CA

5d•$208,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Renesas’ Core Analog Division (CAD), part of the Analog & Mixed Signal product group. CAD R&D develops and industrializes standard products and configurable mixed-signal products for consumer, communication, computing, data center, industrial, and automotive applications. Its portfolio includes the GreenPAK family, high-performance analog IP, DC-DC, and FPGA products. The Senior Data Converter Architect leads development of high-resolution data-converter IP for standard products and integration into CAD’s configurable products. The role provides technical leadership, including guiding and mentoring team members, and works with design and program managers to drive new product introduction as well as continuous efficiency and performance improvement.

Requirements

MSEE or PhD in EE.
15 years of semiconductor design leadership experience.
Proven track record designing high-accuracy products with resolution better than 1 uV.
Proven track record designing high-performance AFE products with ENOB of 16-bit or above.
Proven track record designing high-resolution SAR A/D converters of 16-bit or above and Delta-Sigma A/D converters of 24-bit or above.
Proven track record designing high-resolution Nyquist D/A converters of 18-bit or above.
Proven track record designing high-speed A/D converters with data rates over 100 MSPS.
Highly knowledgeable in ESD, latch-up, and IC reliability issues.
Highly knowledgeable in state-of-the-art design methodologies and tools.
Highly knowledgeable in state-of-the-art mixed-signal and BCD process technologies.

Responsibilities

Architect and design high-performance analog frontends and signal-chain ecosystems, including programmable gain amplifiers, precision voltage references, and data converters.
Develop high-accuracy IP with voltage accuracy on the order of 1 uV.
Develop Delta Sigma A/D converters with resolution of 24-bit or higher.
Design Nyquist D/A converters with resolution of 18-bit or higher.
Architect and design SAR A/D converters with resolution of 16-bit or higher.
Guide and mentor the global Design, Characterization, and Test Engineering team on high-voltage and high-accuracy design and test techniques.
Develop product definitions and specifications to balance product competitiveness and development cost.
Collaborate with Product Definition and Marketing on product roadmaps and long-term IP development plans.
Represent CAD R&D and contribute to technical meetings and initiatives at product-group and company levels.
Work with design and program managers to drive new product introduction and ongoing efficiency and performance improvements.