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Principal Engineer, IC Systems Architect.

STAFF LEVELENGINEERING$140K–165K/YR
Location: Ottawa Our Team: Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products group designs high performance optical networking product platforms that enable hyperscale data center applications, enterprise networking, wireless infrastructure, including 5G fronthaul, 5G midhaul, and passive optical network/Fibre-to-the-X markets. To put it simply, whenever you use your computer to browse the latest online deals, whenever you use your smartphone to make a video call, most likely, your data is passing through one of the many high-speed devices designed by the IC team at Semtech. Our experience and expertise ensure we are always pushing the boundaries of networking speed, ensuring the best experience for our end users – you! Join us, and together we will continue to build a faster, better, and more secure online world for everyone. Job Summary: The IC System Architect is an integral part of the integrated circuit design team. Working in close collaboration with analog, digital, firmware design engineers, they are responsible for aiding in the initial feasibility analysis and fabrication process selection. The individual follows the design through to defining a circuit level architecture and verifying the evolving implementation continues to meet the application requirements. Responsibilities: Assessing system level requirements to meet target applications Mapping system level requirements on to integrated circuit functional blocks Working directly as part of the IC design team to find the optimal power, performance and cost tradeoffs Preliminary circuit-level feasibility for critical elements Detailed modelling of IC and external components to project target performance Algorithm development for on-chip calibration and signal conditioning Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as electrical engineering etc. 10 years direct industry experience in IC development for high speed communications systems High speed analog and mixed signal circuit design Through understanding of linear and non-linear channel simulation techniques Deep understanding of signal equalization techniques and clock-and-data recovery for wideband, multi-gigabit systems The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems. A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $140,000-$165,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package. Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) is a high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems and Cloud connectivity service provider dedicated to delivering high quality technology solutions that enable a smarter, more connected and sustainable planet. Our global teams are dedicated to empowering solution architects and application developers to develop breakthrough products for the infrastructure, industrial and consumer markets. To learn more about Semtech technology, visit us at Semtech.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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