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What You’ll Do
The Meta Vision Lab (MVL) is seeking a self-driven and motivated professional qualified individual to join their team located in San Jose, CA. The qualified individual will be responsible for research and development of a wide variety of Cutting-edge circuits and architectures for optical interconnects, including analog front end, SERDES and error corrections.
Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA office 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.
Job ID:42382
Responsibilities include:
- High speed analog/mixed-signal circuit design, simulation and layout
- Pre-layout and post-layout simulation and verification
- Parasitic extraction and post-layout simulation
- Top level spice and mixed-mode simulations to validate top level integration.
- Writing descriptions, detailed information and test plan of the designed blocks
- Analyzing and interpreting test results
What You Bring
- Bachelors in Electrical, Computer Science or related with 15+ years of experience or Masters in Electrical, Computer Science or related Science with 13+ years of Industry Experience or PhD in Electrical, Computer Science or related Science with 8+ years of Industry Experience Preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in designing Si-based high-speed circuit, including but not limited to PLL/DLL, CDR, RO/LC oscillators, regulators, TIA, limiting amplifiers, VGAs and digitally-assisted analog techniques
- Deep understanding of clocking fundamentals, such as phase noise, jitter analysis, budgeting and feedback loop dynamics
- Production experience with one or more of the above-mentioned blocks
- Proficiency in analog/mixed-signal circuit design, simulation and analysis, Experience with LC and RO VCO design. Good knowledge of band gaps, bias, op-amps, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques as well as digitally assisted analog circuit techniques
- Lab and ATE test plans, measurement for characterization, and volume production
- Experience with LC and RO VCO design. Good knowledge of band gaps, bias, op-amps, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques as well as digitally assisted analog circuit techniques
- Lab and ATE test plans, measurement for characterization, and volume production
- including bandgaps, bias, opamps, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques
- Proficient in using Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens design tools, such as Virtuoso, Hspice, StarRC, Calibre etc.
- Hands-on experience in testing and characterization
- Attention to details, exceptional focus on understanding the problems at hand and ensure thoroughness in problem-solving
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding teamwork capabilities
- You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
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What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
Base Pay Range
$177,100—$282,900 USD
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When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
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