Senior analog director- pcie-gen7, ucie

Technology Expert, PCIe 7.0 & UCIe ( Senior Director level / Director ) Bengaluru / Hyderabad BangaloreAbout Omni Design TechnologiesOmni Design Technologies is a leading provider of high-performance, ultra-low power IP cores, from 28nm down through advanced Fin FET nodes, which enable differentiated system-on-chip (So C), in applications ranging from 5 G, wireline and optical communications, Li DAR, radar, automotive networking, AI, image sensors, and the internet-of-things (Io T). Our data converter (ADC and DAC) IP cores range from 6-bit to 14-bit resolution and from a few MSPS to more than 100 GSPS sampling rates. Omni Design, founded in 2015 by semiconductor industry veterans, has an excellent track record of innovation and collaboration with customers to enable their success. The company is headquartered in Milpitas, California with additional design centers in Fort Collins-Colorado, Bangalore-India, Hyderabad-India, Dublin-Ireland, Boston-Massachusetts.Job Summary: Principal Ser Des Technology ExpertWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Ser Des Technology Expert to lead the development of next-generation connectivity solutions. Your journey will begin by spearheading the design and optimization of high-performance Active Electrical Cables (AECs), enhancing electrical integrity and signal quality across demanding link budgets. Building on this foundation, you will architect and implement Ser Des technology tailored for PCIe 7.0, tackling challenges such as lane equalization, jitter tolerance, and power efficiency. Finally, your work will expand into integrating cutting-edge optical interconnects and optocouplers, driving innovations in retimer technologies and hybrid signaling frameworks.This role directly impacts the performance and reliability of AI and cloud infrastructure—empowering massive data throughput, energy-efficient links, and scalable system architectures.Responsibilities:Lead the architecture and design of high-speed Ser Des for PCIe 7.0, targeting data rates of 128 GT/s and beyond.Spearhead the development and integration of advanced optical interconnects and retimer solutions within our Smart Cable ModulesTM.Define and specify the requirements for mixed-signal Ser Des PHYs, including transmitter (TX), receiver (RX), and clock and data recovery (CDR) circuits.Conduct in-depth analysis and simulation of high-speed channel performance, including signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI).Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware design, firmware, and system validation, to ensure successful product development and bring-up.Stay at the forefront of industry standards and emerging technologies, particularly related to PCIe, CXL, and high-speed optical interconnects.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the organization.Work closely with partners and vendors to evaluate and select key components.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.15-25 years years of experience in high-speed Ser Des design and development.Proven expertise in PCIe protocols, with direct experience in PCIe 4.0/5.0/6.0 design and a strong understanding of the upcoming PCIe 7.0 specification.In-depth knowledge of mixed-signal design, including experience with PAM4 signaling, equalization techniques (e.g., FFE, DFE), and clocking architectures.Hands-on experience with high-speed test and measurement equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs).Strong understanding of signal integrity principles and experience with simulation tools (e.g., HSPICE, ADS, Ansys).Preferred Qualifications:Master's or Ph. D. in a relevant technical field.Experience with the design and integration of optical interconnects, silicon photonics, or high-speed optoelectronics.Familiarity with the design of retimers and their application in Active Electrical Cables.Experience with high-level modeling of Ser Des links using tools like MATLAB or Python.Knowledge of other high-speed protocols such as Ethernet, CXL, or NVLink.A track record of leading complex projects from concept to production.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IP Design Engineer to join our team,focusing on the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge high-speedinterface Intellectual Property (IP). The ideal candidate will have a strong background incomplex digital and mixed-signal design, with a particular emphasis on interfaces suchas UCIe, Die-to-Die (D2 D), and various memory PHYs (DDR/LPDDR). Expertise inadvanced clocking architectures including PLLs and DLLs is also essential.This role involves contributing to the full IP development lifecycle, from architecturaldefinition and RTL design to silicon validation and post-silicon support, ensuring first-pass silicon success for critical products that enable next-generation data centerinterconnects.Key Responsibilities:
• Design & Development: Architect, design, and implement high-speed interfaceIPs, including UCIe, D2 D, DDR, and LPDDR PHYs. Contribute to the developmentof high-speed Ser Des IP transceivers supporting rates like 100 G PAM4 (106.25Gbps), 50 G PAM4 (53.125 Gbps), and 25 G NRZ Gbps) for applicationssuch as PCIe, Ethernet, and data center interconnects.
• Clocking Design: Develop and optimize PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) and DLL (Delay-Locked Loop) circuits for high-speed clock generation and synchronization,ensuring low jitter and high accuracy. This includes experience withFractional/Spread-spectrum/Integer Frequency synthesizers, LC VCOs, Multi-Modulus Dividers, Charge Pumps, LPFs, LDO regulators, and BGRs.
• IP Development Lifecycle: Participate in the complete IP design flow, includingarchitectural definition, specification development, RTL coding, synthesis, statictiming analysis (STA), and collaborating on physical design activities (GDSII).1
• Verification & Validation: Work closely with verification teams to define test plans,debug complex design issues, and lead pre-silicon and post-silicon validationefforts, including silicon bring-up and characterization.2 Implement features fordeep in-cable diagnostics (e.g., eye metric readout, PRBS bit error rate, loopbackmodes), fleet management, and security for robust interconnect solutions.
• Analog/Mixed-Signal Integration: Collaborate on the integration of analog andmixed-signal blocks within the PHYs, addressing complex integration challengesand optimizing for performance, power, and area (PPA).
• Documentation: Create comprehensive design specifications, integrationguidelines, and application notes for IP blocks.
• Problem Solving: Debug and resolve complex design issues at various stages ofthe development cycle, including silicon debugging and fault isolation.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure IP designs comply with industry standards (e.g.,JEDEC for DDR/LPDDR, QSFP-DD/OSFP mechanical and common managementinterface specifications) and customer requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Focus on achieving low-latency data paths ( 100 ns)and optimizing for lower power consumption in high-speed interconnectsolutions.Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering,or a related field.3
• 15-25 years of experience in digital, mixed-signal, or analog IP design within thesemiconductor industry. (Adjust X based on Senior/Principal level).
• Proven experience with high-speed interface designs such as UCIe, D2 D, DDRPHY, or LPDDR PHY.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and optimization of PLLs and/or DLLs,including various types of frequency synthesizers and clock generation circuits.
• Familiarity with the entire IP development flow from architectural concept tosilicon validation.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and layout considerationsfor high-speed designs, especially for PAM4 and NRZ signaling over coppercables.
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for design, simulation, and analysis.
• Experience with deep diagnostic features, security implementations (firmwaresecurity, unauthorized access prevention), and non-disruptive firmware updatesfor high-speed modules.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Contact:UdayMulya "Mining The Knowledge Community"