Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer
Ferric, Inc.
Chip-scale integrated voltage regulators improve efficiency, cut size, cost.
$44.5M total funding raised· Backed by National Science Foundation
$115k - $170kFULL TIMERemote · US50 employeesPosted Jul 17
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As a Ferric Design Engineer, you contribute to building the most advanced cutting edge integrated voltage regulators, leveraging Ferric’s industry-leading on-chip inductor technology. These products have applications ranging from high-power modern SoCs to ultra-low power Mobile platforms including wearable devices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting architectural requirements and technical specifications in various CMOS nodescad
- Actively contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration and work with business and application team to define specifications for upcoming IC's
- Research and investigate new circuit techniques to help improve Ferric IC's
- Perform analysis, design and verification simulations to ensure building blocks meet specifications at the schematic level and after post-layout extraction
- Document assigned blocks, and hold design review meetings and participate in the reviews
- Work cross-functionally with Characterization, Test, and Application Engineers to verify, characterize and debug owned circuit blocks
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD or MSEE with 2+ years of experience in full-custom CMOS design
- Design skills in areas such as bandgaps, ADC's/DAC's, PLL's, DLL's, LDO's, temperature sensors, switched-capacitor circuits, op-amps, comparators, and biasing circuits.
- CAD Software: Cadence Virtuoso Schematic and Layout, Spectre, APS, Calibre DRC/LVS/PEX, CppSim
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing high switching frequency integrated voltage regulators in standard CMOS technologies
- Experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits in standard CMOS technologies with an emphasis on low-power consumption
- Proven track record for bringing mixed-signal designs into high volume production
- Deep understanding of process and device physics concepts
- Familiarity with mixed signal verification methodologies
- Ability to layout critical analog and mixed-signal circuits
- Experience with backend verification tools including EMIR, static/dynamic MOSFET voltage checks, etc
- Experience with Monte Carlo analysis
- Languages: Verilog, Verilog-AMS, Python, Perl, Tcl, Cadence Skill, MATLAB
Desired Characteristics & Attributes:
- Passionate, self-starter with strong commitment to flawless execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced collaborative team environment
Logistics:
- Remote or in NYC office
- Annual salary range for this position 115k-170k