Electrical Engineering Team Lead for High-Speed Interconnect Design

6 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Marler & Associates Search Full time

At Marler & Associates Search, we are partnering with a leader in groundbreaking interconnect technology for AI and hyperscale data center applications to find an exceptional Electrical Engineering Team Lead.

We estimate the salary for this role to be around $200,000 per year, based on industry standards and the location of Ottawa, ON.

About the Job

This is a hands-on leadership position that requires both technical expertise and management experience. The successful candidate will lead a talented team of engineers in the design and development of cutting-edge mixed-signal ICs.

The team lead will oversee all phases of IC design and development, from concept through to production, and drive high-speed interconnect design, including PAM4 SerDes >112Gbps in bulk CMOS and FinFET.

  • Lead a team of five or more experienced engineers in the design and development of mixed-signal ICs.
  • Manage the full design cycle, including architecture definition, block-level design, simulation, verification, and layout.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution and design tape-outs.
  • Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers, ensuring high-quality designs and fostering continuous learning.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • 15+ years of hands-on experience in CMOS/BiCMOS Mixed-Signal IC Design.
  • Proven expertise in designing high-speed interconnects, Fractional-N synthesizers, PAM4 SerDes (>112Gbps), Equalizers, and multi-phase clock generation.
  • Strong background in analog and digital mixed-signal design, including charge pumps, power control, and other analog building blocks.
  • 5+ years of experience in IC Design Management or Team Lead roles, leading teams of five or more engineers.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, including stock options, flexible time off, and health benefits.



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