Senior High-Speed Analog/RF System Architect (f/m/d)
Black Semiconductor GmbH · Remote · Aachen, Germany ·
COMPENSATION
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- Senior level role
- Graphene photonics tech
- High-speed SerDes focus
- Flexible work culture
- Global remote options
Join Black Semiconductor to drive innovation in the semiconductor industry by connecting chips through graphene photonic technology. As a Senior System Architect, you will define the electrical architecture at the boundary between electronics and photonics, translating system performance targets into scalable SoC solutions.
You will collaborate with photonics, package, and digital teams to optimize bandwidth, power, and manufacturability. This position offers the autonomy to shape the analog IP roadmap and engage directly with customers to meet deployment requirements.
What you'll do
- Own analog/RF and SerDes architecture for optical transceiver SoCs
- Define Analog Product Requirement Specifications and verification plans
- Drive system-level link budget closure for electrical-to-optical channels
- Manage Analog IP roadmap and align with technology capabilities
- Collaborate with photonics and package teams on design constraints
- Create Customer Requirement Documents and support client engagements
- Lead SoC concept studies and evaluate architectural trade-offs
- Incorporate interconnect standards like PCIe, UCIe, and CXL
What you'll need
- PhD with 5+ years or Master's with 8+ years in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with high-speed SerDes and analog/mixed-signal architectures
- Knowledge of 56G/112G/224G+ PAM4 systems in advanced CMOS
- Expertise in electrical-optical link budget analysis and impairment modeling
- Hands-on experience with BERTs, oscilloscopes, and VNAs
- Strong understanding of PCIe, UCIe, and CXL standards
- Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso, MATLAB, Keysight ADS, and Python
- Ability to translate customer needs into technical specifications
Nice to have
- Experience with silicon photonics or electro-optic interface design
- Background in analog design team leadership
- Knowledge of system-level SerDes or optical link modeling
- Familiarity with semiconductor product reliability and qualification
Stack
- Cadence Virtuoso
- Spectre
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Keysight ADS
- HSPICE
- Ansys HFSS
- SIwave
- Python
How you'll work
- Flexible work environment adapting to life needs
- Focus on work-life harmony and autonomy
- Inclusive and open collaboration culture
What you get
- Comprehensive insurance package
- Pension plan contributions
- Virtual stock options
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Support for mental and physical well-being