Senior ADC Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior ADC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Lead the architecture and implementation of high-performance ADCs for advanced CMOS processes, driving designs from specification through test-chips to qualification and production. The role sits on the mixed-signal design team based in Zeist (Utrecht region), Netherlands and requires close collaboration with Analog Front-End, Layout, DSP, Digital, Firmware, System teams and FAEs.

Experience Level

Senior — requires substantial experience. The posting specifies at least 8 years of ADC design experience in advanced CMOS nodes.

Responsibilities

Work across the full ADC design cycle and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

• Define ADC architecture and detailed specifications to meet performance and efficiency targets.
• Perform circuit design, simulation, and verification for ADC building blocks.
• Plan, implement and evaluate test-chips; lead silicon bring-up and characterization.
• Drive qualification and production handoff activities.
• Collaborate with AFE, Layout, DSP, Digital, Firmware, System, Marketing and FAEs to meet system-level requirements.
• Document designs, test results, and contribute to design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team process improvements.

Requirements

Key technical and professional requirements (must-haves followed by desirable skills).

• Minimum 8+ years experience in ADC design in advanced CMOS processes (must-have).
• Practical experience in mixed-signal IC design teams and working with cross-discipline engineers (must-have).
• Familiarity with RTL/Verilog, and scripting or software tools such as C++ and Python (preferable).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in an international team (must-have).
• Fluent English (must-have).
• Located in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands (Utrecht/Zeist area) (must-have).
• Experience with Ethernet AFEs or automotive networking analog front-ends (nice-to-have).

Education Requirements

Master's (MSc) or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) is specified.

About the Company

Company: Ethernovia

Develops advanced automotive communication semiconductors and systems, focusing on digital SoC design and verification for networking, video, DSP and related IP. Startup-stage employer offering pre-IPO stock options and benefits.