Analog Circuit Design Engineer

Job Title

Analog Circuit Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design, develop, and deliver analog and mixed-signal circuit IP implemented in advanced semiconductor process nodes. Work with architecture, layout, and verification teams to produce high-performance, reliable circuit blocks for system-on-chip products.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years-of-experience specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include circuit design, verification, and cross-functional integration.

• Design analog circuits for advanced process nodes and optimize for power, performance, area, timing, and yield.
• Create and optimize floorplans and review layout contributions.
• Develop test plans and verification strategies to validate circuit and block microarchitecture specifications.
• Analyze test results, debug issues, and iterate on designs to meet targets.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, layout, and verification teams to integrate and qualify IP blocks.
• Report design progress, track performance metrics and open issues, and drive resolutions to closure.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and tools for the role; preferred skills listed separately.

• Must-have:
  • Strong experience in analog circuit design, simulation, and verification.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard circuit design and simulation tools.
  • Experience with advanced semiconductor process nodes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Experience with SERDES analog design and related microarchitecture (Rx/Tx/PLL).
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as PCIe and Ethernet.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.