Cadence Design Systems

Principal Analog IC Designer

Cadence Design Systems
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$112,000 - CA$208,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and developing analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks, with a strong focus on CMOS SerDes and high-speed I/O ICs. Proficient in circuit simulation and post-layout verification using CAD tools, ensuring compliance with customer specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CMOS SerDes DevelopmentCircuit SimulationHigh-Speed I/O IC DesignSerDes Circuit Blocks DesignCAD Tools Proficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
DAC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and develop analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks from initial concept/specification through final verification of conformance to customer specifications
  • Contribute to the design of long-reach SerDes
  • Perform circuit simulation and post-layout verification using CAD tools

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the development of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC
  • Thorough understanding of jitter and signal equalization techniques
  • Proficient design experience in most of the following SerDes circuit blocks: Driver; Receiver; Serializer; Deserializer; Phase Interpolator; Low jitter PLL; High Speed Clock Distribution; ADC and DAC; Bias and Bandgap; Voltage Regulators
  • Working knowledge of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus
  • Proficiency in CAD tools for circuit simulation and post-layout verification
  • Proficiency with layout entry is a plus
  • Cadence tool experience, lab test experience, and design experience at ≥16Gbps and in ≤16nm technologies are a plus
  • MS or PhD in EE

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Incentive compensation: bonus
  • Equity
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options

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Hard Skills
Analog IC DesignMixed Signal IC DesignJitter TechniquesSignal EqualizationDriver DesignReceiver DesignSerializer DesignDeserializer DesignPhase Interpolator DesignLow Jitter PLL Design
Tools & Technologies
CAD ToolsCadence Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
MS in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical Engineering
Industry Keywords
SerDes StandardsHigh-Speed Clock DistributionADCDACVoltage RegulatorsBias and BandgapPost-Layout VerificationLab Test ExperienceDesign Experience at ≥16GbpsDesign Experience in ≤16nm Technologies