IBM Microprocessor/System Hardware Developer Engineer 

United States, New York, City of Rochester 

181954727

Additional preferred skills include project management and familiarity with semiconductor technologies and processes as well as knowledge of electronic design automation software and methodologies.

Responsibilities may include:

• Circuit Design: Design analog and mixed-signal circuits including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, voltage regulators, and data converters. Utilize CAD tools such as SPICE, Cadence Virtuoso, and MATLAB for circuit design and simulation.
• Simulation and Verification: Perform circuit simulations to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability. Verify circuit designs through theoretical analysis, simulation, and prototype testing.
• Component Selection: Select appropriate components such as transistors, capacitors, resistors, and integrated circuits based on performance, cost, and availability requirements.
• Layout and PCB Design: Collaborate with layout engineers to create physical layouts of analog circuits considering factors such as parasitics, noise, and signal integrity. Review and optimize PCB layouts to meet design specifications.
• Prototype Testing: Build and test prototypes of analog circuits to validate design performance and functionality. Analyze test results and make necessary design improvements.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive design documentation including specifications, schematics, simulation results, and test reports. Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including digital design engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects to integrate analog circuits into overall system designs. Collaborate with manufacturing and test engineers to ensure successful production of designed circuits.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest advancements in analog circuit design techniques, tools, and technologies. Apply new knowledge to improve design methodologies and drive innovation.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 2-5 years of industry work experience in a Microprocessor, ASIC, FPGA, Firmware, or hardware development environment (e.g. x86, ARM or RISC-V processor design)
• Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit theory, including semiconductor device physics and circuit analysis
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SPICE, Cadence Virtuoso, and MATLAB for circuit simulation and design
• Experience with PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro
• Familiarity with analog IC design principles and methodologies is a plus

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of Microprocessor, ASIC, FPGA, Firmware, and hardware development engineering processes
• Experience with one or more programming skills such as Python, Skill, Perl, TCL
• Experience with latest Semiconductor Chip industry technology