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Infinera

Aug 30

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • San Jose, +1
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AI generated summary

  • You must have an M.S. or Ph.D. in E.E. with relevant experience, expertise in CAD tools, and knowledge of data converters, CMOS, high-voltage tech, ESD, device physics, and Verilog.
  • You will design and simulate data converters and low power analog circuits, oversee layout activities, develop testing plans, and ensure compliance with design methodologies.

Requirements

  • Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Principal Design Engineer: M.S. in E.E. with 12+ years experience, or Ph.D. in E.E. with 8+ years experience
  • Senior Principal Design Engineer: M.S. in E.E. with 15+ years experience, or Ph.D. in E.E. with 12+ years experience
  • Mandatory Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Must be extremely familiar with essential CAD tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Layout and Layout-XL, Mentor AFS and Calibre.
  • Must have a proven tracking record of designing data-converters and taking them to production;
  • Must have a good understanding of standard CMOS as well as high-voltage technologies (e.g. BCD) analog / mixed-signal design methodologies and circuit analysis;
  • Must have a good understanding of ESD protections;
  • Must have a good understanding of device physics and the impacts of layout effects;
  • Able to perform the behavioral modeling of the blocks and circuits with Verilog-A or Verilog-AMS;
  • Collaborative with other local or remote team members in a professional environment.
  • Preferred Knowledge/Skill/Abilities:
  • Fluent in verbal and written communications;
  • Capable of coaching and mentoring new or junior circuit designers and layout engineers;
  • Independently resolves issues and conquers design challenges;
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and simulate the functionality and performance of high resolution data-converters including DACs and ADCs
  • Design, implement, and simulate the functionality and performance of other various low power, low noise analog circuits such as band-gap and reference circuits, opamps and output buffers
  • Craft layout floor plans to optimize the overall performance; Supervise the layout activities and give concise guidelines to layout engineers, need to be hands-on in drawing layout if necessary
  • Develop the analog testing plans and work with the PE/TE teams to characterize the functionality and performance of the products to ensure the quality
  • Need to comply with the team’s design methodologies and release flows

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer position at Infinera?

The specific salary range is not disclosed in the job description, as base pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Are there additional compensation opportunities besides the base pay?

Yes, this role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments based on the company’s incentive plans, financial performance, and individual job performance.

What benefits does Infinera offer to its employees?

Infinera offers paid leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, life and disability insurance to eligible employees.

What key responsibilities does this position entail?

This position involves designing, implementing, and simulating high-resolution data-converters, low power and low noise analog circuits, optimizing layout plans, developing analog testing plans, and ensuring compliance with design methodologies.

What software tools should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates must be extremely familiar with essential CAD tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Layout and Layout-XL, Mentor AFS, and Calibre.

What qualifications are required for this position?

For the Principal Design Engineer role, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of experience or a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience is required. For the Senior Principal Design Engineer role, a M.S. with 15+ years or a Ph.D. with 12+ years of experience is required.

Is there a requirement for previous experience in data-converter design?

Yes, candidates must have a proven track record of designing data-converters and taking them to production.

Will the role involve collaboration with team members?

Yes, the role requires collaboration with other local or remote team members in a professional environment.

What type of knowledge is preferred for candidates applying to this position?

Preferred knowledge includes fluent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to coach and mentor junior designers, and being self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Does this position have any export control restrictions?

Yes, this position requires access to confidential information controlled under U.S. export regulations, and personnel must be eligible to obtain authorization to access such information.

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Infinera

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Telecommunications
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Infinera is a global leader in intelligent transport networks, providing innovative optical networking solutions to enable telecom service providers, cloud operators, governments, and enterprises to deliver high-capacity, low-latency, and scalable communication services. The company specialises in advanced coherent optical technologies that drive efficiency and performance in the transmission of vast amounts of data across fibre-optic networks. Infinera’s ultimate mission is to empower the digital world by enabling a connected society with high-performance, agile, and sustainable communication infrastructure. Their purpose is to enhance the quality of global communications and support the exponential growth of data traffic with reliable and efficient network solutions.