Design Engineering Architect

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This is a unique opportunity to join the HPP IP R\&D Group at Cadence Design Systems. We are looking for a Sr Principal SI/PI Engineer who will be a key contributor to our advanced high speed IP products. This is a hands\-on technical position.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work on test chip package design SI/PI optimization and verification.
• Work on evaluation board design optimization for best SI/PI performance.
• Provide extracted and measured channel models for chip designers in the R\&D team.
• Help with package and PCB SI/PI design guidelines and customer support on SI/PI related inquiries.
• Review customer package and board designs and simulation results. Help with providing feedback to customers to ensure best possible performance of our IP in their ASIC.
• Work on link performance simulations using S\-parameter channel models and IBIS\-AMI behavioral models.
• Help with SI/PI related debug of test chips or customer ASICs in the lab.

Position Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. Electrical Engineering (or similar degree)
• 15\+ years of experience preferably working with high speed SerDes and PHYs
• Good understanding of high speed SerDes architecture
• Hands on lab experience with instruments like high speed oscilloscopes, TDRs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Fluent with using 3D and 2\.5D extraction tools like Sigrity Clarity/PowerSI or Ansys HFSS/SIwave
• Experience with IBIS\-AMI model simulations
• Experience with simulation result to lab measurement correlation
• Good understanding of PCB and FCBGA design rules and requirements
• Strong debugging and problem\-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with both customers and internal stake holders

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