Mixed-signal ASIC Design and Integration Engineer

Introduction

Research engineers at IBM drive the leading edge of quantum computing technologies with the industry’s most advanced hardware and software. Join an elite team of researchers and engineers building a path towards scalable fault tolerant quantum computation.

Your Role And Responsibilities

This role is for a mixed-signal ASIC designer that will contribute to the development of advanced high-performance circuits in advanced nodes for exploratory applications. We focus on circuit designs that enable the creation of differentiated solutions for a range of communication and computation challenges. Key areas of interest include analog, mixed-signal, and custom digital integrated circuit design applied to data communications applications. Experience with mixed-signal analog-on-top (AoT) or digital-on-top (DoT) integration design flows that leverage EDA-driven digital circuit design together with custom analog circuit design is a plus. Prior experience with interacting with semiconductor foundries to coordinate design releases is valuable. Experience in exploratory technologies such as non-conventional CMOS, heterogeneous integration, superconducting circuitry, or other exploratory application spaces that require critical thinking about hardware design requirements, novel packaging techniques, and end-to-end system specifications is highly desirable (but not required). Some prior experience in integrated circuit test is required: the candidate should have hands-on lab skills as they will be involved in all aspects of the project from concept to system integration and bring up.

Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with mixed-signal design flows and associated EDA tools
• Familiarity with ASIC design and fabrication
• Hands -on lab experience to drive system integration, test, and bring-up
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of advanced high-performance circuits in advanced node for exploratory applications
• Chip integration experience leveraging mixed-signal analog-on-top (AoT) or digital-on-top (DoT) flows Participate in the bring-up and test of fabricated ASICs in a complex system
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Degree: Doctorate.

• Demonstrated expertise on PLL design in deep submicron CMOS including architecture, key building blocks, physical design and measurement.
• Custom Digital Circuit Design: Proficiency in custom digital circuit design and implementation in deep submicron technology (2 years).
• Programming Skills: Candidates with strong programming skills in commonly used languages (2 years).
• Communication and collaboration skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are highly valued for effective collaboration within the team. A track record of successful participation in multi-disciplinary research and development projects is a plus.