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Intel

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Lead Analog SerDes Architect/Design Engineer

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$220.9K – $311.9K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
8+ years of experience in high-speed serial links
Education
minimum of MS in Electrical Engineering

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Role Summary

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Intel Integrated Photonics Solutions develops silicon photonics integration and high-speed optical interconnects for data center connectivity. The Lead Analog SerDes Architect / Design Engineer will define and develop low-voltage, low-power mixed-signal integrated circuits and lead block-level work for next-generation optical interconnects.

What You'll Do

  • Define circuit architecture and enable designs meeting power and performance requirements based on system specifications.
  • Specify, architect, and design low-voltage and low-power mixed-signal integrated circuits collaboratively with digital designers.
  • Plan design work within performance, schedule, and quality constraints.
  • Provide guidance to junior designers and layout engineers.
  • Guide development of test plans for post-silicon characterization.
  • Document design work with review materials and detailed design descriptions.

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Qualifications

High-speed serial links; analog CMOS/BiCMOS designs; SerDes blocks including Equalizers, PLL, Phase-Interpolators, and CDR; 28Gbps+ data rates; inductors, transmission lines, TIAs, modulator drivers, ADCs/DACs, PAM4/NRZ links, mixed-signal design flow, full-chip designs, ESDs, and verification flows.

Required

  • High-speed serial links
  • Analog CMOS/BiCMOS designs in deep sub-micron process technologies
  • Hands-on circuit design experience of SerDes blocks like Equalizers, PLL, Phase-Interpolators, CDR, etc. for 28Gbps+ data rates
  • Design of inductors, transmission line, Trans-Impedance Amplifiers (TIA) and modulator drivers
  • Design of precision analog circuits like ADC/DACs
  • Designing PAM4/NRZ links
  • Mixed signal design flow
  • Full-chip designs, ESDs and verification flows

Preferred

  • Familiarity with Optical communications
  • Experience with 400G/800G/1.6T optical links
  • Experience with package/test setup design

Original job description

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Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) is driving the future of high-speed connectivity for data centers through cutting-edge silicon photonics integration. As part of Intel’s Data Center Group, we are transforming Intel from a PC-centric company into a leader powering the cloud and billions of connected devices.

Since pioneering the world’s first hybrid silicon laser, IPS has led the industry in scalable, high-volume manufacturing and advanced photonics development. Our mission: deliver next-generation bandwidth growth with smaller form factors, co-packaging, and speeds from 400G today to 1.6T+ tomorrow.

 

We are seeking a Lead Analog SerDes Architect / Design Engineer to join our team and shape the future of data center connectivity. In this role, you will:

  • Defining circuit architecture and enabling designs meeting power, and performance for next generation optical interconnects based on system specifications.
  • As part of the team developing key integrated circuit components the engineer must be able to work collaboratively leading block level development.
  • Specify, architect and design low voltage and low power Mixed-Signal integrated circuits and work collaboratively with digital designers.
  • Plan design work with constraints on performance, schedule and quality.
  • Provide guidance to junior designers and layout engineers.
  • Guidance to develop test plans for post-silicon characterization.
  • Document all design work with review materials and detailed design descriptions.

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If you are passionate about pushing the limits and want to influence Intel’s differentiation in advanced photonic development, join us and accelerate the future of data center technology,

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in high-speed serial links and deep knowledge of analog CMOS/BiCMOS designs in deep sub-micron process technologies.

• Hands-on circuit design experience of SerDes blocks like Equalizers, PLL, Phase-Interpolators, CDR, etc. for 28Gbps+ data rates.
• Experience with design of inductors, transmission line, Trans-Impedance Amplifiers (TIA) and modulator drivers.
• Experience with design of precision analog circuits like ADC/DACs.
• Experience with designing PAM4/NRZ links.
• Experience with Mixed signal design flow
• Experience with full-chip designs, ESDs and verification flows.


Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Optical communications.
• Experience with 400G/800G/1.6T optical links.
• Experience with package/test setup design.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

 

 

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $220,920.00-311,890.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

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Intel

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Intel Corporation is a global leader in computing innovation, renowned for its advanced semiconductor manufacturing and technology solutions. Founded in 1968, the company is primarily known for developing microprocessors that power a vast range of computing devices, from personal computers to data centers. With a strong commitment to research and development, Intel continuously drives advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), aiming to enhance connectivity and computing capabilities around the world. Intel's mission is to create technology that enhances lives and enables progress across various industries.