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Principal Duties and Essential Functions
Design, simulate, and validate high-speed RFICs for optical transceivers and optical engines including Laser Drivers, TIAs, limiting amplifiers, and analog front-end circuits
Develop circuit architectures and perform transistor-level design to meet performance, power, area, and cost objectives
Support RFIC development throughout the complete product lifecycle from concept definition through silicon validation and production release
Perform schematic design, simulation, verification, and performance optimization using industry-standard EDA tools
Collaborate with layout engineers to ensure successful implementation and verification of RFIC designs
Analyze and optimize key performance parameters including bandwidth, gain, noise, linearity, jitter, output swing, power consumption, and reliability
Support silicon bring-up, laboratory characterization, debugging, and design correlation activities
Contribute to RFIC specifications, technical documentation, design reviews, and product development milestones
Participate in technical reviews and contribute to architecture trade-off discussions
Support technology evaluation and feasibility studies for next-generation optical engine platforms
Collaborate with Silicon Photonics, DSP, Optical Systems, Packaging, Test, and Manufacturing teams to achieve product objectives
Assist in developing design methodologies, simulation flows, and best practices
Mentor junior engineers in specific technical areas when appropriate
Support technology evaluation and feasibility studies for next-generation optical engine platforms
Collaborate with Silicon Photonics, DSP, Optical Systems, Packaging, Test, and Manufacturing teams to achieve product objectives
Assist in developing design methodologies, simulation flows, and best practices
Mentor junior engineers in specific technical areas when appropriate
Mentor and technically guide RFIC engineers and junior designers
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field
5-10 years’ experience in high‑speed analog / RFIC design
Experience developing integrated circuits for communication, datacom, telecom, or optical applications.
Proven experience supporting silicon validation and characterization activities.
Deep expertise in: RFIC and high‑speed analog circuit design; Laser Drivers, TIAs, limiting amplifiers, clock and data recovery support circuits, or related analog front-end functions; noise, linearity, signal integrity, and power optimization
Strong experience with Cadence design flow (Virtuoso, Spectre, EM tools)
Experience supporting silicon bring‑up, characterization, and qualification
Solid understanding of electro‑optic integration with Silicon Photonics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic R&D environment
Commitment to high-quality engineering practices and documentation
Benefits
Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture
Flexible working hours model
Internal training program
Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free
Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products
Skills Required
- MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field
- 5-10 years experience in high‑speed analog / RFIC design
- Experience developing integrated circuits for communication, datacom, telecom, or optical applications
- Proven experience supporting silicon validation and characterization activities
- Deep expertise in RFIC and high‑speed analog circuit design (Laser Drivers, TIAs, limiting amplifiers, CDR support circuits)
- Strong experience with Cadence design flow (Virtuoso, Spectre, EM tools)
- Experience supporting silicon bring‑up, laboratory characterization, debugging, and qualification
- Solid understanding of electro‑optic integration with Silicon Photonics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic R&D environment and maintain high-quality documentation
- Mentoring and technical guidance experience for junior RFIC engineers and designers
ADTRAN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ADTRAN and has not been reviewed or approved by ADTRAN.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health insurance is solid, with medical, dental, and vision coverage viewed favorably. Company-paid short-term disability and access to on-site medical services at some locations reinforce the perception of strong healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests the 2024 shift to flexible/unlimited PTO has been well received and is complemented by paid holidays and sick leave. Volunteer time off adds to the overall time-away options.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site clinics, fitness centers, cafeterias, and tuition assistance add meaningful day-to-day value. An Employee Assistance Program and optional add-ons further expand lifestyle support.
ADTRAN Insights
What We Do
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong. Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.
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