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Technical-Link N. America

Analog IC Designer (3N TSMC)

Technical-Link N. America, San Jose

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Base pay range: $80.00/hr - $120.00/hr

This range is provided by Technical-Link N. America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Analog High-Speed Design Engineer with hands-on TSMC N3 (3nm) FinFET experience to architect, design, and validate next-generation high-speed analog and mixed-signal IP. This role focuses on advanced SerDes, clocking, PHYs, and high-speed I/O circuits in ultra-advanced process nodes, working closely with layout, verification, and system teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and lead development of high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits in TSMC N3 FinFET technology
  • Architect and implement:
  • Clocking circuits (PLLs, DLLs, CDRs)
  • TX/RX front‑ends, equalization, termination, and biasing circuits
  • Perform schematic design, simulation, and optimization using advanced EDA tools
  • Drive power, performance, and signal integrity optimization at 3nm
  • Collaborate with layout engineers to ensure:
  • DFM, DRC/LVS closure
  • Work with foundry PDKs, TSMC N3 design rules , and reliability constraints
  • Lead silicon bring‑up, lab debug, characterization, and yield improvement
  • Support cross‑functional teams: digital, package, SI/PI, test, and product engineering
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design methodology improvements

Required Qualifications

  • BSEE / MSEE / PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 8+ years of analog or mixed‑signal IC design experience
  • Direct hands‑on experience with TSMC N3 (or N5/N4 with N3 tape‑out exposure)
  • Strong expertise in:
  • FinFET device behavior and variability
  • Noise, jitter, skew, and SI/PI analysis
  • Proven tape‑out success in advanced nodes (≤5nm)
  • Proficiency with EDA tools such as:
  • EM/IR and parasitic extraction tools
  • Solid understanding of:
  • Device reliability (BTI, HCI, EM)
  • Process corners and Monte Carlo analysis

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior ownership of production SerDes or PHY IP
  • Experience with chiplet or advanced packaging (CoWoS, InFO, 2.5D/3D)
  • Familiarity with system‑level signal integrity and package modeling
  • Foundry interface experience with TSMC (PDK reviews, signoff, yield learning)
  • Experience in AI/HPC, networking, or data‑center silicon

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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