Principal AMS Design Engineer — HBM PHY
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Principal AMS Design Engineer — HBM PHY
Role Summary
The Principal AMS Design Engineer will lead analog and mixed‑signal circuit design for high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) PHY products. The role is part of the HBM PHY team and focuses on detailed circuit implementation, layout review leadership, and cross‑functional coordination with digital, layout, packaging, and SI/PI engineering.
Primary mission is to deliver advanced high‑speed PHY analog IP across development phases and to drive micro‑architecture improvements to meet aggressive performance, power, and area targets.
Experience Level
Senior. Specific years of experience not stated.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include technical design leadership, cross‑discipline collaboration, and end‑to‑end project ownership.
- Design and develop high‑speed analog and mixed‑signal circuits for HBM PHY products.
- Translate system and micro‑architecture requirements into detailed circuit implementations.
- Lead analog and layout design reviews and provide technical direction to design teams.
- Collaborate closely with digital, layout, packaging, and SI/PI teams to ensure integration and signal/power integrity.
- Own project execution across development phases, including validation and silicon bring‑up support.
- Drive micro‑architecture innovations and optimizations to meet performance, power, and area goals.
Requirements
Must-have and preferred qualifications summarized below.
Must-have:
- Proven experience designing high‑speed analog and mixed‑signal circuits for memory PHYs or similar high‑speed interfaces.
- Hands‑on circuit design and verification experience (transmitter/receiver blocks, PLLs, equalization, or equivalent).
- Experience participating in and leading layout and analog design reviews.
- Proven ability to coordinate with layout, packaging, SI/PI, and digital teams and to own projects through design, validation, and silicon bring‑up.
Nice-to-have:
- Direct experience with HBM PHY products or other advanced memory interface PHYs.
- Experience driving micro‑architecture optimizations for performance, power, or area.
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.
