SerDes IP Systems Engineering Director

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SerDes IPSystemsEngineering Director Description:

This is a unique opportunityto join the rapidly growingDie-to-Die Interface IP team in the Silicon Solutions R&D Group at Cadence Design Systems. We are looking for a Systems Engineering Directorwho will bea key driver and contributor to the development of ouradvanced D2D SerDes IP products. This role involves leading the D2D Systems analysis team as well as contributing withhands ontechnical development.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Key contributor and driver of the R&D team that defines models and analyzes high performance D2D SerDes IPmicroarchitecture link budget and specifications
• Develop infrastructure to ensure robust product development systems modeling analysis and testing
• Develop statistical and linear systems analysis of the link model nonidealities and determine design specifications for circuit designers
• Developand provide guidelinesregardingsignal integrity and power integrityto customers
• Supportcustomerpackage/board designand debug as necessary
• Guide the package design team based on in-package D2D link channel analysis
• Generate technical specification data sheets and application notes
• Update R&D teamwith the lateststandards developmentscustomerfeedbackand competitive analysis

Position Requirements:

• PhD or M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar degree)
• 10 years of experienceworking withhigh speed high performance SerDes and PHYs
• The ability to think through engineering systems end-to-end and identify bottlenecks and weak points.
• Strong mathematical skills in particular relating to linear systems (Fourier analysis filter theory etc.)
• Deepunderstanding of high speed SerDes architecture
• Deep knowledge of communication systems fundamentals and wireline communications
• Strong coding skills for simulation and modelling as well as data analysis
• Good experimental skills
• Good knowledge of signal processing (DSP) algorithms and architecture.
• Good working knowledge of physics of signal propagation
• Good working knowledge of basic circuits
• Experience generatingsystems orIBIS-AMI models
• Experience using system simulation tools especiallyMatlab Perl and other scripting tools
• Demonstrated capacity to self-educate themselves to pick up new fields of expertise
• D2D link experience is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with emergingD2D standards such as UCIe is desired
• Strong debug and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong group presentation and leadership skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical challenges and status to customers team members senior management and executives
• Familiarity with advanced technology nodes (7nm and below) is a plus
• Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation toolsis a plus

The annual salary range for California is $178500 to $331500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus equity and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. 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 paid holidays 401(k) plan with employer match employee stock purchase plan a variety of medical dental and vision plan options and more.

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