Principal Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

About the role

In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the development of sophisticated mixed-signal circuits, including PLLs and power management units, while ensuring they meet stringent performance and power targets. Your expertise will be crucial in pioneering innovative techniques for energy efficiency and circuit optimization.

You will also lead the design and verification processes, ensuring high manufacturing yield through rigorous analysis and oversight of layout design. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-growing company that values diversity and innovation, contributing directly to the future of digital assets.

The salary range for this role is between $175,000 and $250,000, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.

Skills that matter here

• Analog Design: This role requires deep expertise in analog design principles to create efficient mixed-signal circuits.
• Mixed-Signal Design: You will develop and optimize mixed-signal circuits to enhance power and performance.
• IC Design: Extensive experience in IC design is necessary to lead complex projects and drive innovation.
• Power Management: Expertise in power management techniques is essential for optimizing circuit performance.
• EDA Tools: Proficiency with EDA tools like HSPICE and Spectre is required for design and verification tasks.
• HSPICE: You will utilize HSPICE for high-sigma OCV analysis to ensure robust circuit operation.

Who this role suits

• You have over 15 years of experience in mixed-signal and high-performance applications.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and value personal accountability and autonomy.
• You have a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering or Physics, with a Ph.D. or Master's degree.
• You possess excellent leadership and mentorship skills, driving innovation and complex projects.

From the employer

Circuit Development

• Drive development of sophisticated mixed-signal circuits, including PLLs, power management units, and novel power clocking architectures, to meet stringent power and performance targets.

Advanced Techniques

• Investigate and deploy advanced energy recovery and charge-sharing techniques to achieve significant power reductions.
• Pioneer innovative optimization strategies for analog and mixed-signal units, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency.

Design and Verification

• Direct the characterization and maintenance of standard cell libraries, incorporating mixed-signal behaviors to enhance design flexibility.
• Provide expert oversight of layout design, ensuring rigorous minimization of parasitics and leakage in sub-10nm process nodes.
• Execute high-sigma OCV analysis using Bitdeer-specific library or industry-standard SPICE tools (HSPICE, Spectre) to guarantee robust circuit operation and high manufacturing yield.

Architectural Input

• Spearhead the design and optimization of advanced low-power mixed-signal circuits, focusing on maximizing performance and efficiency.

Deep Expertise

• Proven track record of 15+ years in mixed-signal and high-performance applications.
• Expert-level comprehension of high-sigma OCV analysis and deep understanding of variability effects on advanced nodes.

Advanced Education

• A Ph.D. or Master's level research in Electrical Engineering and/or Physics will be highly valued. Equivalent expert-level experience is also considered.

Tool Proficiency

• Extensive hands-on experience with industry-standard IC design and verification tools (like Spectre) with the ability to adapt and use Bitdeer-specific tools to impact design.

Innovation and Leadership

• History of driving significant innovation in power-performance optimization methodologies and proven ability to lead complex projects, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Proven skill and experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in low-power design principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with EDA tools such as ICADV, Spectre, HSPICE, and AMS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Working With Us

• A culture that values authenticity and diversity of thoughts and backgrounds.
• An inclusive and respectable environment with open workspaces and exciting start-up spirit.
• Fast-growing company with the chance to network with industrial pioneers and enthusiasts.
• Ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset industry.
• Involvement in new projects, developing processes/systems.
• Personal accountability, autonomy, fast growth, and learning opportunities.
• Attractive welfare benefits and developmental opportunities such as training and mentoring.