Taara
Technology
PrincipalAnalog/Mixed-SignalASICEngineer
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“Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC Engineer at Taara. Skills: Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC, ASIC architecture, ASIC tape-outs. Own and deliver custom ASICs. Contribute to ASIC design”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver record-breaking modules
Industry & Context.
Solving challenging problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years industry experience, Analog/mixed-signal circuit design, Modern CMOS technologies, High-precision designs, High-speed designs, Owning top-level ASIC architecture, Coordinating engineering teams, Leading ASIC tape-outs, DRC, LVS, PI, SI verification
Nice to Have
Verification of large SoCs, Hardware description languages, RTL-to-GDS design flows, Synthesis, timing analysis, place-and-route, Versioning tools (SOS, Git), Commercial layout verification software, Advancing product from prototype to production
What You'll Do.
Own and deliver custom ASICs
Contribute to ASIC design
Contribute to ASIC layout
Contribute to system-level optimization
Contribute to product strategy
Own ASIC top-level architecture
Drive delivery of ASIC dies
Drive validation of ASIC dies
Coordinate ASIC design engineers
Coordinate ASIC layout engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinating engineering teams; Small team environment; Senior external partners
Communication Scope
Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
ASIC tape-outs
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM Born at X, Google's Moonshot Factory, Taara is on a mission to connect billions of people who lack abundant and affordable internet by pioneering high-throughput, long-range free-space optical communication (FSOC). Our links use eye-safe lasers propagating between two terminals to transmit high-speed data wirelessly. Lead the charge in bringing our groundbreaking wireless optical communication to the world. Join us to light the way toward bridging the digital divide and illuminating the future. ABOUT THE ROLE Taara is seeking a Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC Engineer to work on the next generation of co-integrated electronic and photonic modules. You will be part of an R&D team developing cutting-edge wireless optical communication systems based on integrated optical phased arrays. The successful candidate will lead ASIC tape-out efforts, own the ASIC top-level architecture, and drive the delivery and validation of ASIC dies. This includes making hands-on contributions to Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) ASIC designs and coordinating a small team of ASIC design and layout engineers. The role requires extensive experience in ASIC design and layout—including top-level ownership of ASIC tape-outs at leading commercial foundries—and deep expertise in either or both of these two categories: high-precision AMS circuits and high-speed wireline/silicon photonics interface circuits. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys working in a small, dynamic team environment, and has a passion for solving challenging problems that lead to high-impact technological advances. HOW YOU WILL MAKE A 10X IMPACT - Own and deliver custom ASICs for co-integration with large-scale photonic integrated circuits to form record-breaking integrated modules. - Contribute to ASIC design and layout, system-level optimization, and product strategy. - Demonstrate a strong motivation to make the world a better place through technology and a desire to b
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