Senior Staff Engineer I Custom Layout - Serdes

1 Month ago • 2-5 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Alphawave Semi is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer I Custom Layout specializing in Serdes. This role involves designing custom analog layouts for high-speed Serdes architectures, working with leading-edge semiconductor nodes, collaborating with the analog design team, performing physical verification, and developing layout software automation capabilities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, taking pride in producing high-quality outputs. The role is based in Vancouver and offers a flexible work environment with a competitive compensation package, including RSUs, medical insurance, wellness benefits, and educational assistance.
Must have:
  • Familiarity with high-speed analog layout and CMOS transistors
  • Minimum of 2 years of custom layout experience
  • Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent
Good to have:
  • Experience in recent FinFet technologies (7nm, 5nm, etc)
Perks:
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Provisions to pursue advanced education
  • Medical Insurance and Wellness Benefits
  • Educational Assistance
  • Advance Loan Assistance
  • Office lunch & Snacks Facility

Job Details

The Opportunity


We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

Custom Layout / High-Speed Analog Layout Engineer

Alphawave IP builds industry-leading wired connectivity solutions that enable data to travel faster, more reliably, and with higher performance at lower power. Our technology is embedded in leading-edge semiconductors built to power global network and computer systems. It is an essential part of the core infrastructure enabling next generation services in data centers, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, data networking, autonomous vehicles, and solid-state storage.

The Opportunity          

The Alphawave IP team combines technologists from different disciplines who come together with a shared passion for electronics, software, and communication technology. We look for individuals with a deep desire to build great products and we value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems.

The Alphawave Custom Layout team is composed of a group of highly technical, innovative, and passionate engineers, collaborating to develop the analog layouts and architectures for our world class high-speed SerDes IP’s.

What You’ll Do          

  • Custom analog layout design for industry leading high speed Serdes architectures
  • Working in leading edge semiconductor nodes and cad tools including latest 3nm node
  • Detailed collaboration in optimizing layouts with analog design team
  • Floor-planning
  • Perform physical verification (DRC,ANT,LVS,ERC,…)
  • Development and maintenance of layout software automation capabilities
  • Work with a team of world-class engineers who are willing to help when needed and are happy to receive help when offered

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, EngSci, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with high-speed analog layout, electronics and CMOS transistors
  • Bonus points if you have worked in recent FinFet technologies (7nm, 5nm, etc)
  • Minimum of 2 years of custom layout experience
  • The position is located in Vancouver
  • 5+ years of experience is preferred

About You

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to listen to and appreciate ideas and opinions that differ from yours
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Drives for consistency
  • Takes personal pride in high standard of outputs
  • Self-motivated and self-managing

"We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities"

As part of our commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, we have designed a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Provisions to pursue advanced education from Premium Institute, eLearning content providers
  • Medical Insurance and a cohort of Wellness Benefits
  • Educational Assistance
  • Advance Loan Assistance
  • Office lunch & Snacks Facility

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

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About The Company

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