Staff Analog/Mixed Signal Engineer
Samsung SemiconductorJob Title
Staff Analog/Mixed Signal Engineer
Role Summary
Design and develop high-performance PLL and clocking subsystems for RF transceivers, SerDes, and high-speed I/O in advanced deep-submicron CMOS technologies. Work across architecture, circuit design, verification, layout, lab validation, and production support while collaborating with digital and software teams.
Experience Level
Senior / Staff level.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include circuit design, system modeling, verification, layout, and production support.
- Architect and design PLLs, clock generators, and frequency synthesizers (VCO/DCO, charge-pump, phase detectors, DLL, phase interpolator).
- Design SerDes analog PHY and other high-speed I/O analog circuits.
- Perform mixed-signal system modeling and loop analysis to derive circuit-level specifications.
- Implement and review critical analog/mixed-signal layout.
- Develop test plans, perform lab validation on prototypes, and provide production support and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with digital and software engineers to ensure system-level requirements are met.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Hands-on experience designing PLLs and clocking circuits (VCO, DCO, charge-pump, analog or digital phase detectors, regulators, reference oscillators, buffers).
- Ability to translate PLL loop/system requirements into circuit-level specifications; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with IC design and simulation tools such as Cadence Spectre/SpectreRF, AMS simulators, and MATLAB.
- Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Experience performing critical analog/mixed-signal layout.
- Lab testing skills for prototype evaluation and production verification.
- Clear communication and presentation skills; ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
Nice-to-have: proven SerDes analog PHY design, RF transceiver experience, and direct production-support experience in advanced CMOS processes.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years, Master’s degree plus 8+ years, or PhD plus 5+ years in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the Company
Company: Samsung Semiconductor
Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States
Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in semiconductor technology, providing innovative solutions for diverse applications including smartphones, electric vehicles, and data centers. As part of Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology, the company focuses on cutting-edge research in areas such as CPU microarchitecture, AI, and HPC, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for its employees to thrive and innovate.
