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Design Architect Analog IC Designer

Cadence Systems


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 156800 - 291200
Posted: 2 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Cadence we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

This role is for an existing vacancy.

Job Description

The Design Architect Analog IC Designer is responsible for the design and development of analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks from initial concept/specification through final verification of conformance to customer specifications. The Design Architect Analog IC Designer contributes to the design of long-reach SerDes.

  • Candidates background should include a minimum of 10 years ofexperience in the development of CMOS SerDes or high-speed I/O IC
  • Must have athorough 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; and Voltage Regulators
  • Excellent problem-solving skillsgood communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Working knowledge of a set of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements is a plus
  • Position requires proficiency in using CAD tools for circuit simulation and post-layout verification. Proficiency with layout entry a plus
  • Cadence tool experience lab test experience and design experience at 16Gbps and in 16nm technologies
  • MS or PhD in EE

Description de LEmploi
LArchitecte en Conception de Circuits Intégrés Analogiques est responsable de la conception et du développement de circuits analogiques/mixtes de larchitecture et de la spécification initiale jusquà la vérification finale de la conformité aux spécifications du client. LArchitecte en Conception contribue à la conception de SerDes (Serialiseur/Deserialiseur) de longue portée.

  • Le candidat doit avoir au minimum 10 ans dexpérience dans le développement de circuits intégrés CMOS SerDes.
  • Doit avoir une compréhension approfondie du jitter et des techniques dégalisation du signal.
  • Expérience dans la conception de la plupart des blocs de circuits SerDes : TX RX sérialiseur désérialiseur interpolateur de phase PLL distribution dhorloge à haute vitesse ADC et DAC circuits de polarisation et de référence de tension (Bandgap) et régulateurs de tension.
  • Excellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes bonnes capacités de communication et aptitude à travailler en équipe.
  • Une connaissance pratique dun ensemble de normes SerDes courantes et de leurs exigences électriques est un atout.
  • Le poste nécessite la maîtrise des outils CAD pour la simulation de circuits et la vérification post-layout. La maîtrise de layout est un plus.
  • Une expérience avec les outils Cadence les tests en laboratoire ainsi que la conception à des vitesses 16 Gbps et dans des technologies 16 nm.
  • Diplôme de ou Ph.D. en génie électrique.

The annual salary range for Canada is 156800.00 - 291200.00 CAD Annual. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus equity and benefits. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location.

Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and holidays leave of absence programs Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post-tax investment savings Employee Stock Purchase Plan group health coverage that includes dental vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Cadence also offers employee and dependent Life insurance and short-term and long-term addition Cadence provides Global Travel Medical coverage Business Travel Accident Insurance and a funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).

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We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and in equity seeking groups. If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process we encourage you to make your needs known.


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