Broadcom

R&D Engineer IC Design

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Seoul, KOR

In-Office

Entry level

Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing

The Role

Designs advanced RF power amplifiers for RF front-end modules across architecture, system design, transistor-level circuits, simulation, layout, and validation. Collaborates with RF, layout, and validation teams; correlates simulations with measurements; characterizes circuits in the lab; and addresses linearity, memory effects, AM-PM distortion, thermal behavior, and debugging challenges.

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Job Description:

Job Description (RF IC designer)
Candidate will work on the most advance and challenging RF power amplifier in RF front-end modules. Working closely with RF front-end modules team, layout team and validation team, candidates will participate in all phase of the development, including, architecture, system, transistor-level circuit design, top level simulations, layout, and validation support.

Job Requirements:

MS degree or PhD with hands-on experience in RF power amplifier or related RFIC circuit design.
Designing RF power amplifiers, performing simulations, and correlating them with measured results.
Solid knowledge of RF IC design, device physics, microwave and electromagnetics.
Solid RF and Analog layout knowledge and experience.
Hand-on experience designing ET, APT, and Doherty PAs.
Proficiency with ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, HFSS, and ETH.
Strong understanding of ET/APT behavior, including linearity, memory effects, AM-PM distortion, and thermal effects.
Good lab skills in circuit characterization.
Strong debugging and problem solving skills.
A self-starter and team player with strong desire to continue to learn on the job.
Strong desire and commitment.
Good communication skills.

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Skills Required

MS degree or PhD with hands-on experience in RF power amplifier or related RFIC circuit design
Experience designing RF power amplifiers, performing simulations, and correlating results with measurements
Strong knowledge of RF IC design, device physics, microwave engineering, and electromagnetics
RF and analog layout knowledge and experience
Hands-on experience designing ET, APT, and Doherty power amplifiers
Proficiency with ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, HFSS, and ETH
Understanding of ET and APT behavior, including linearity, memory effects, AM-PM distortion, and thermal effects
Good laboratory skills in circuit characterization
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Self-starter and team player with commitment to continued learning

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