Principal Analog Circuit Design Engineer - Serdes

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Toronto, ON

Principal Analog Circuit Design Engineer to lead the design and validation of cutting-edge analog circuits for high-speed (112G and 224G) SerDes applications. Requires expertise in PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, ADC, or TX design, and experience with advanced FinFET CMOS technologies. Role involves technical direction, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the design and validation of cutting-edge analog circuits for high-speed (112G and 224G) SerDes applications.
  2. Provide technical direction and mentorship to layout and less experienced analog design engineers.
  3. Engage closely with cross-functional teams, including systems, digital design, and test engineering, to ensure robust design implementation and validation.
  4. Actively participate in technical discussions across multiple disciplines, including analog/mixed-signal design, post-silicon validation, and system-level collaboration.
  5. Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in advanced FinFET CMOS technology within high-speed SerDes design environments.

Skills

Required

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal circuit design for high-speed SerDes applications
  • Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas: PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, ADC, or Transmitter (TX) design
  • Strong understanding of high-speed communication standards such as PCIe (Gen5/Gen6) and Ethernet (100G/400G/800G)
  • Solid foundational knowledge of analog design principles-noise, jitter, matching, stability, and linearity
  • Hands-on experience with advanced FinFET CMOS process technologies (7nm or below)
  • Proficiency in analog design and simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso/ADE, HSPICE, or equivalent
  • Experience in silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and lab debug of analog circuits
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Strong problem-solving attitude and ability to deliver under tight schedules in a collaborative environment

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in analog design for high-speed SerDes (56G/112G/224G) applications
  • Deep expertise in transmitter and receiver architecture, CDR loops, equalization techniques, and advanced ADC architectures
  • Familiarity with next-generation standards such as PCIe 6.0+, 800G/1.6T Ethernet, JESD, and other SerDes protocols
  • Hands-on experience in behavioral modeling (Verilog-A), MATLAB-based analysis, and automation scripting (Python/Tcl/Perl)
  • Strong understanding of signal integrity, channel modeling, and system-level link performance
  • Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, guide layout implementation, and drive design reviews
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional technical discussions and decision-making
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset, willingness to share knowledge, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving

What the JD emphasized

  • proven track record of delivering high-quality results in advanced FinFET CMOS technology within high-speed SerDes design environments