Design Engineering Architect
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Design Engineering Architect
Role Summary
Senior analog/mixed-signal design engineer responsible for driving customer engagements and delivering customer-specific features for IP product lines (SerDes, ADC, high-speed I/O).
Work directly with customers and internal teams to translate requirements into IP architecture, guide implementation, and resolve technical issues to production-ready IP.
Experience Level
Senior — typically 18–20 years of relevant experience in CMOS SerDes, ADC, or high-speed I/O IC design and development.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage direct customer engagements for multiple IP product lines and customer-specific feature sets.
- Translate customer technical requirements into IP architecture, design priorities, and verification scope.
- Drive technical discussions, present impact across engagements, and communicate trade-offs to stakeholders.
- Architect, review, and guide implementation of SerDes, ADC, and high-speed I/O circuits and subsystems.
- Troubleshoot and independently resolve complex circuit, timing, jitter, and signal integrity issues.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, verification, product) to deliver customer-ready IP.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications and skills:
- Minimum 18–20 years of experience in CMOS SerDes, ADC, or high-speed I/O IC design and development.
- Solid technical background in IP design and verification and experience in a direct customer-facing role.
- Working knowledge of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements.
- Thorough understanding of jitter, signal equalization techniques, and signal integrity principles.
- Design experience in SerDes circuit blocks: Driver, Receiver, Serializer, Deserializer, Phase Interpolator, low-jitter PLL, high-speed clock distribution, bias and bandgap, and voltage regulators.
- Proficient design experience with ADC architectures and implementations.
- Excellent problem solving and analog aptitude; strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Ability to understand multiple program directions, assess impacts at the engagement level, and resolve a wide range of issues independently.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
