Signal Integrity Validation Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

In this position, you will be working with a team of Signal Integrity Engineers. Your scope of responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Performing modeling and simulation of high-speed interface interconnects/channel.
• Working in lab to perform measurement, and correlating measurements to simulations.
• Working with silicon designers, platform designers, package designers, electrical validation teams, etc. to support interconnect and interface performance requirements.
• Contributing to package and platform design guideline development. Reviewing and evaluating package and board design and providing review feedback; Electrical modeling and simulation of high-speed IO interconnects, such as DDR.
• Development of package and platform design guidelines. Definition and evaluation of circuit design features required to support interconnect performance requirements.
• Creation of signal measurement test plans and review of measurement results. Correlation of measurements to simulations, and modification of models as required.
• Support signal integrity tool and methodology development.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or PHY in Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of electro-magnetic principles for digital signal integrity
• Experience with signal integrity and electro-magnetic simulation/analysis tools such as Ansys HFSS and Designer, CST Microwave.
• Experience with signal integrity measurements and debugging with TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors and similar measurement equipment. Hands-on experience with frequency-domain and time-domain component and circuit characterization including understanding of test and calibration methods
• Experience in component design and application of high-speed cables/connectors into communications equipment is a plus
• Experience with Cadence tools, Matlab, ADS, and HSPICE is a plus

The annual salary range for California is $98,000 to $182,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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