Senior / Lead High-Speed Analog Design Engineer

Location:

(Co. Cork) Ireland

Salary:

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Type:

Contract

Start Date:

asap

Contract Period:

6 months

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

microTECH Global Ltd

Job ID:

132336785

Posted On:

10 October 2025

Job Title: Senior/Lead High-Speed Analog Design Engineer – SerDes

Location: On-site (2–3 weeks for ramp-up), then fully remote
Contract: 12-month initial contract (with strong possibility of extension)
Company: Leading Semiconductor Company

Overview
A leading semiconductor company is seeking an experienced High-Speed Analog Design Engineer to join on a contract basis. The role focuses on developing next-generation SerDes solutions targeting data rates beyond 200G. We are looking for a strong technical leader with deep expertise in high-speed analog design who can drive new architectures and circuits to achieve state-of-the-art performance.

Key Responsibilities

-Lead the design and development of high-speed analog circuits including PLLs, ADCs, DACs, and SerDes.
-Explore, propose, and implement new architectures to push performance boundaries in the SerDes domain.
-Contribute to the full design flow: specification, schematic design, layout guidance, and verification.
-Collaborate with digital, mixed-signal, and system engineering teams to ensure successful integration of high-speed blocks.
-Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding the team and ensuring best design practices.
-Support silicon bring-up, lab characterization, and correlation with simulation results.
-Prepare technical documentation and present findings internally.
Requirements

-MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
-7+ years of proven experience in high-speed analog/mixed-signal IC design.
-Strong expertise in PLLs, ADCs, DACs, and SerDes circuit design.
-Experience with advanced CMOS processes and industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys).
-Solid understanding of SerDes architectures at 200G and beyond.
-Excellent problem-solving, innovation, and communication skills.
-Ability to lead technical direction and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Contract Details

-Duration: 12-month initial contract (extension very likely).
-Work Setup: 2–3 weeks on-site ramp-up, followed by remote working.
-Location: Flexible within Europe.
If you are interested please send me your updated CV.

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