At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.JOb ProfileThis is a unique opportunity to join the HPP IP R&D Group at Cadence Design Systems. We are looking for a Sr Principal SI/PI Engineer who will be a key contributor to our advanced high speed IP products. This is a hands-on technical position.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Work on test chip package design SI/PI optimization and verification.
- Work on evaluation board design optimization for best SI/PI performance.
- Provide extracted and measured channel models for chip designers in the R&D team.
- Help with package and PCB SI/PI design guidelines and customer support on SI/PI related inquiries.
- Review customer package and board designs and simulation results. Help with providing feedback to customers to ensure best possible performance of our IP in their ASIC.
- Work on link performance simulations using S-parameter channel models and IBIS-AMI behavioral models.
- Help with SI/PI related debug of test chips or customer ASICs in the lab.
Position Requirements:
- M.S. or Ph.D. Electrical Engineering (or similar degree)
- 15+ years of experience preferably working with high speed SerDes and PHYs
- Good understanding of high speed SerDes architecture
- Hands on lab experience with instruments like high speed oscilloscopes, TDRs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc.
- Fluent with using 3D and 2.5D extraction tools like Sigrity Clarity/PowerSI or Ansys HFSS/SIwave
- Experience with IBIS-AMI model simulations
- Experience with simulation result to lab measurement correlation
- Good understanding of PCB and FCBGA design rules and requirements
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with both customers and internal stake holders
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