Electrical Engineering Team Lead for High-Speed IC Design

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Marler & Associates Search Full time

Marler & Associates Search is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Team Lead to lead a talented team in the design and development of cutting-edge mixed-signal ICs.

About the Opportunity

This hands-on leadership position requires both technical expertise and management experience. The ideal candidate will oversee all phases of IC design and development, from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the full design cycle, including architecture definition, block-level design, simulation, verification, and layout
  • Drive high-speed interconnect design, including PAM4 SerDes >112Gbps in bulk CMOS and FinFET
  • Design and optimize Fractional-N synthesizers, multi-phase clock generation, and analog building blocks (e.g., Charge Pumps, Power Control)
  • 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
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in mixed-signal IC design and apply them to improve project outcomes
Requirements
  • 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
  • Master's Degree (MEng) in Electrical Engineering or related field required
Compensation and Benefits

We are offering a competitive salary of $250,000 - $300,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits, bonuses, and stock options.



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