Sr High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer (Remote) – Full Time / Contract

Encore Semi • Burlington, VT

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer with expertise in PLL, TX, RX, and analog/mixed-signal circuit design for 5nm and below technologies. This is a full-time position with a salary, benefits, and bonuses, or a contract role. The work status requires US citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status. The position is remote, allowing work from anywhere in the USA.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Min. 8+ years of analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
• Strong experience with High-Speed SerDes, PLL, TX, and RX.
• Hands-on experience in 5nm and below process nodes using TSMC, Samsung Foundry, or GlobalFoundries.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE, and Calibre.

Nice To Haves

• Silicon bring-up and validation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-speed SerDes, including PLL, TX, RX, and CDR circuits.
• Perform transistor-level design, simulation, verification, and silicon debug.
• Optimize designs for power, performance, jitter, and area.
• Collaborate with layout, digital, validation, and system teams.

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO per calendar year
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 401k - Traditional & Roth
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree