Analog ASIC Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Analog ASIC Design Engineer. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and optimize analog and mixed-signal ASICs to meet demanding performance requirements
• Own the complete ASIC development lifecycle, from specification and schematic design through layout, verification, tape-out, and production
• Plan, execute, and analyze laboratory testing and characterization of fabricated ASICs;
• Develop high-speed and high-voltage analog circuits, including transimpedance amplifiers and high-voltage amplifiers and drivers
• Collaborate with photonics, packaging, and systems engineering teams to solve system-level integration challenges
• Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation throughout the design process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in analog or mixed-signal ASIC/IC design
• Proven experience taking ASIC designs from concept through tested silicon
• Strong expertise in high-speed or high-voltage analog circuit design;
• Experience working with multiple semiconductor technologies, including CMOS, BiCMOS, BCD, SOI, or GaN
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools, preferably the Cadence design environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce technical documentation

Preferred:

• Experience with photonic devices, including photodetectors, optical modulators, or related interface electronics
• Experience with RF analog, High Voltage SOI, or GaN technologies
• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related IC design field;
• Experience designing and verifying DAC architectures

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual base salary of CAD $180,000 to CAD $220,000, depending on experience, location, and internal benchmarks
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation quantum computing technology in a collaborative research environment

Other Information:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada
• Workplace accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request;
• AI tools may be used to assist with application screening and assessment, with all hiring decisions made by human reviewers
• Xanadu is committed to equal opportunity employment and an inclusive workplace.