High Speed Analog Designer - Technical Leader

Location: Nuremberg, Germany (Hybrid – ~90% on-site presence required)

Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Industry: Semiconductor / Optical Networking / High-Speed Communications

About the Role

An industry-leading technology company is seeking a High-Speed Analog IC Design Engineer to take on a technical leadership role in the development of next-generation optical networking products. You will join a well-established, highly skilled team driving innovation in 100G, 400G, and 800G optical transceiver modules for data center and enterprise-scale applications.

As the team embarks on the creation of a new platform, this is a rare opportunity to play a key role in defining, designing, and delivering cutting-edge analog/mixed-signal ICs for high-speed optical transmission.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and implement high-speed analog and mixed-signal IC blocks in advanced CMOS technologies
• Drive circuit innovation across areas such as SerDes, PLLs, CDR, TX/RX, OpAmps, OTAs, bandgaps, and LDOs
• Own the development cycle from concept through to volume production
• Perform lab bring-up and characterization of prototype chips
• Collaborate closely with layout engineers; strong understanding of layout considerations is essential
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership within the group

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design experience
• Strong proficiency with Cadence design flow
• Proven track record in CMOS analog circuit design (bandgaps, OpAmps, OTAs, LDOs, etc.)
• Experience with chip bring-up, lab testing, and debug
• Solid understanding of transmission lines and microwave theory
• Ability to drive projects independently and mentor junior engineers

Preferred:

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
• Experience working in a high-tech R&D environment
• Familiarity with the dynamics of start-up style product development within a global team

Why Join?

• Be part of a cutting-edge team pushing the limits of high-speed optical interconnects
• Work on industry-defining products that shape the future of global communications
• Play a central role in a next-gen platform development from the ground up
• Excellent visibility and technical impact across the organization

If you are suited and interested - Please reach out to us. kelon@microtech-global.com