Analog Mixed-Signal Chip Lead Engineer

Lightmatter builds chips that enable extreme-scale artificial intelligence computing clusters, including the world's first optical computers.
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8+ years of experience

Description For Analog Mixed-Signal Chip Lead Engineer

Lightmatter, a company at the forefront of extreme-scale artificial intelligence computing, is seeking an Analog Mixed-Signal Chip Lead Engineer for their Toronto office. This role is pivotal in architecting the world's first photonic computers, requiring both deep expertise in mixed-signal and analog design and breadth across other engineering disciplines.

As a key member of the analog team, you'll be involved in groundbreaking work that demands interdisciplinary knowledge and outside-the-box thinking. Your responsibilities will span from supporting micro-architecture development and collaborating on chip partitions to overseeing top-level design and integration of circuit IPs. You'll also be instrumental in planning for Power Delivery Network, ESD strategy, and test implementation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience with an MS or 5 years with a Ph.D. in relevant fields. You should have a strong background in semiconductor industry experience, specifically in Analog/Mixed-signal IC design. Your expertise should include a deep understanding of analog and mixed signal circuit design, experience with mixed-signal mode verification methodologies, and familiarity with packaging effects and high-frequency circuit layout.

Lightmatter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement savings, life insurance, generous time off, and stock options. They promote a flexible, hybrid workplace model and are committed to diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices.

Join Lightmatter to be at the cutting edge of AI computing technology and contribute to building the world's first optical computers. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems and make a significant impact in the field of extreme-scale AI computing.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Analog Mixed-Signal Chip Lead Engineer

  • Support micro-architecture development with chip architects by conducting feasibility studies
  • Collaborate with design engineering teams to define chip partitions
  • Responsible for top-level design including schematic/layout hierarchy and floor planning
  • Work cross-functionally to integrate circuit IPs
  • Plan for Power Delivery Network (PDN) and support its design implementation
  • Plan for ESD strategy and support its design implementation
  • Plan for Test strategy and support its design implementation
  • Oversee layout and verify design to ensure successful tape-out
  • Work with Program Managers to meet deliverable timelines
  • Define production and bench-level test plans
  • Validate performances of circuits in the lab

Requirements For Analog Mixed-Signal Chip Lead Engineer

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  • MS with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience
  • Semiconductor industry experience in Analog/Mixed-signal IC design
  • Deep understanding of analog and mixed signal circuit design
  • Experience leading the design of multiple analog/mixed-signal chips and their tape-outs
  • Experience with mixed-signal mode verification methodologies
  • Experience with integration flows and their challenges
  • Familiarity with packaging effects, supply isolations, ESD structures, and high-frequency circuit layout
  • Experience with Cadence Design Environment
  • Experience testing analog circuits in a lab environment
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional areas

Benefits For Analog Mixed-Signal Chip Lead Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Group retirement savings plan matching
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Flexible, hybrid workplace model
  • Stock Option Plan

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