Analog Design Engineer

Design analog and mixed-signal circuits for CMOS image sensors, including:
Pixel arrays and architectures.
Column amplifiers.
Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).
Bias generators and reference circuits.
Circuit simulation and verification, including:
Run detailed SPICE simulations.
Perform corner analysis and Monte Carlo simulations.
Temperature and process variation analysis.
Noise analysis and optimization.
Layout design and verification, including:
Create and optimize analog circuit layouts.
Ensure compliance with design rules.
Perform parasitic extraction and post-layout simulations.
Technical documentation and collaboration, including:
Collaborate with digital design, system architecture, and test teams.
Participate in design reviews.
Support chip verification and validation.
Performance optimization, including:
Improve sensor parameters like H-banding, noise, linearity, etc.
Address cross-talk and other interference issues.
Requirement:
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on mixed-signal circuit design.
Must have skills in:
Digital MOS VLSI circuit design and layout; circuit simulation and synthesis.
MOSFET operation and models; Elementary amplifier configurations; biasing and references; frequency response; noise; feedback; operational amplifiers; frequency compensation; non-linearity and mismatch; passive and active filters.
System and transistor-level analysis and design of integrated circuits.
Schematic design, simulation, layout, post-layout verification of analog, mixed signal integrated circuits.
Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $156,853 - $160,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.