Principal RFIC Engineer – RFIC Team Lead, Optical Engines

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and validation of high-speed RFICs (Laser Drivers, TIAs, analog front-ends) for optical transceivers and optical engines
• Act as technical and functional lead of the RFIC team, providing direction across multiple product programs
• Define RFIC specifications and roadmaps aligned with coherent and direct-detect optical platforms (100G, 800G ZR / ZR+, 1.6T ZR / ZR+)
• Own technology selection and trade-offs across SiGe BiCMOS, RF CMOS, and advanced foundry processes
• Drive RFIC development through the full lifecycle: concept → silicon → bring-up → DVT → PVT → MP
• Ensure RFIC performance against key metrics: bandwidth, noise, linearity, output swing, power, and robustness
• Mentor and technically guide RFIC engineers and junior designers
• Support recruitment and capability building (RFIC design, CAD, layout)
• Contribute to long-term technology strategy and next-generation optical engine concepts
• Represent RFIC technology internally and externally (foundries, partners, universities)

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in high-speed analog / RFIC design
• Proven experience with optical transceiver or optical engine RFICs
• Deep expertise in RFIC and high-speed analog circuit design
• Laser Drivers, TIAs, coherent / high-speed analog front-ends
• Noise, linearity, signal integrity, and power optimization
• Strong experience with Cadence design flow (Virtuoso, Spectre, EM tools)
• Experience supporting silicon bring-up, characterization, and qualification
• Solid understanding of electro-optic integration with Silicon Photonics
• Demonstrated technical leadership in complex R&D environments
• Ability to balance hands‑on technical work with roadmap and team leadership
• Strong communication skills across disciplines and geographies
• Comfortable working in a matrix, multi‑site organization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in high‑speed RFIC design and development, with a strong focus on optical transceivers and engines. Capable of leading technical teams, defining specifications, and driving projects through the full lifecycle while ensuring performance metrics are met.