Position Overview:
As an AI Engineer for Analog IC Design, you will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of analog and mixed-signal ICs specifically for low power AI-enabled MCU targeting Edge computing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, low-power solutions for a variety of applications. Your expertise in analog design, simulation, and layout will be crucial in driving the success of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecture: Architect and implement analog/ AMS IP from product specifications. Discuss with product manager on potential performance of each architecture to meet product specifications requirements with focus on Power architecture for massive parallel computation of AI workload.
- Circuit Design: Design and develop analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, including DCDC, voltage regulators LDO , PLLs, DAC and XOSC.
- Simulation and Modelling: Perform circuit simulations using tools like SPICE, Spectre, or similar to verify circuit functionality and performance to meet all the PVT corners. AMS co-simulation with digital and software running AI workload to ensure sustainable power at max frequency.
- Test: All IP must include feature to support Characterisation, testing and validation of IP for silicon testing at the SoC top level at wafer level and package testing, align to product requirements.
- Models: Develop models ( Verilog_a or Verilog) for accurate circuit behaviour to support SoC top level verification strategy.
- Documentation: Create concise design document of the architecture choice, design implementation, and functionality of each transistors in the circuit with supporting simulation result for design reviews
- Layout Collaboration: Work closely with layout engineers to ensure optimal layout of analog circuits, providing guidance on critical layout techniques to minimize parasitics and enhance performance.
- Validation and Testing: Support post-silicon validation and characterization of designed circuits. Analyze test data to identify issues and refine circuit designs.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with digital design, system, and process engineers to ensure seamless integration of analog and mixed-signal components into larger systems.
- Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in analog design techniques and technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of design methodologies.
