What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analog IC Designer (3N TSMC) position at Technical-Link N. America?
Job Title
Senior / Principal Analog High-Speed Design Engineer (TSMC N3)
Location
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Analog High-Speed Design Engineer with hands-on TSMC N3 (3nm) FinFET experience to architect, design, and validate next-generation high-speed analog and mixed-signal IP. This role focuses on advanced SerDes, clocking, PHYs, and high-speed I/O circuits in ultra-advanced process nodes, working closely with layout, verification, and system teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and lead development of high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits in TSMC N3 FinFET technology
- Architect and implement:
- High-speed SerDes / PHYs (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI, etc.)
- Clocking circuits (PLLs, DLLs, CDRs)
- TX/RX front-ends, equalization, termination, and biasing circuits
- Perform schematic design, simulation, and optimization using advanced EDA tools
- Drive power, performance, and signal integrity optimization at 3nm
- Collaborate with layout engineers to ensure:
- DFM, DRC/LVS closure
- Parasitic-aware design (post-layout signoff)
- Work with foundry PDKs, TSMC N3 design rules, and reliability constraints
- Lead silicon bring-up, lab debug, characterization, and yield improvement
- Support cross-functional teams: digital, package, SI/PI, test, and product engineering
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design methodology improvements
Required Qualifications
- BSEE / MSEE / PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 8 years of analog or mixed-signal IC design experience
- Direct hands-on experience with TSMC N3 (or N5/N4 with N3 tape-out exposure)
- Strong expertise in:
- High-speed analog design (multi-GHz)
- FinFET device behavior and variability
- Noise, jitter, skew, and SI/PI analysis
- Proven tape-out success in advanced nodes (≤5nm)
- Proficiency with EDA tools such as:
- Cadence Virtuoso / Spectre / ADE
- EM/IR and parasitic extraction tools
- Solid understanding of:
- Device reliability (BTI, HCI, EM)
- Process corners and Monte Carlo analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior ownership of production SerDes or PHY IP
- Experience with chiplet or advanced packaging (CoWoS, InFO, 2.5D/3D)
- Familiarity with system-level signal integrity and package modeling
- Foundry interface experience with TSMC (PDK reviews, signoff, yield learning)
- Experience in AI/HPC, networking, or data-center silicon
Salary : $80 - $120