Senior Analog IC Design Engineer

About Eridan

At Eridan we believe in the power of collaboration and communication to achieve our mission: connect the planet to empower a sustainable, shared future. That mission is possible with our patented transmitter which decreases the cost and power required to roll out 5G by 10x when deployed globally. This is all facilitated through our offices: our Sunnyvale headquarters has big windows (even in the lab!), is walking distance to downtown and the Caltrain, and fits the entire team in the cafeteria for our frequent company parties. Learn more about our mission here.

About this Job

Eridan is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Analog IC Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be involved in the full CMOS design life cycle, from design and simulation to layout, quality checks, and tapeout. You will work on various tasks requiring expertise in data converter and analog building block design, clocking systems, and more. If you are passionate about CMOS design and have experience in analog systems and tapeouts, we invite you to apply.

As our Senior Analog IC Design Engineer, you will:

• CMOS Design Life Cycle & Analog Design: 
• Participate in the full CMOS design process, including design, simulation, layout, quality checks, and tapeout tasks.
• Work on the design of analog building blocks and data converters, ensuring they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Clocking Systems & Analog Layout:
• Understand and apply clocking principles to the designs.
• Contribute to the layout design and ensure it meets process and quality requirements.
• Tapeout & Tool Usage: 
• Contribute to successful tapeouts by ensuring designs meet all necessary requirements and quality checks.
• Use Cadence tools for simulation, design, and layout tasks, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• System & SOC Integration & ESD/Pad Planning: 
• Support integration of analog designs with system-on-chip (SOC) components, including voltage references, I/O circuits, and flip-chip/package design flow.
• Apply knowledge of pad planning and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection to designs.
• Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with fellow team members on continuous improvement opportunities in the flow, layout techniques, and design methodologies.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• A PhD in electrical engineering with 5 years of experience, an MS with 7 years, or a BS with 10 years of experience.
• Experience with CMOS custom design, including design, simulation, layout, and tapeout processes.
• Expertise in analog design principles
• Experience using Cadence tools for IC design and layout.
• Knowledge of clocking systems and analog layout principles.
• Proven success in completing tapeouts and meeting design specifications.
• Understanding of process corners and their impact on design performance.
• Experience in chip bring up and debug

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with DLL and PLL design.
• Background in system and SOC integration, including voltage references, I/O circuits, and flip-chip/package design flow.
• Familiarity with ESD protection techniques and pad planning.
• Knowledge of digital and mixed-signal design.
• Experience with receiver design.
• Experience with data converters design.

Perks of working at Eridan

• Work on new technology that will make a significant impact on global infrastructure
• Ability to learn, develop, and advance within a flexible environment 
• Collaborate with smart, passionate, and helpful co-workers 
• Celebrate progress company-wide
• Pre-IPO equity 
• 401K with automatic match 
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance

Salary Range

Given our anticipated growth, we are open to hiring individuals with varying levels of experience to fill this role. Salary will be commensurate with job-related skills, experience and other relevant factors. The base salary range for the primary location of this role is between $130,000 and $165,000 plus stock options and benefits.

Eridan is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.