Architect - High Speed Serdes and Analog Systems (f/m/d)

About us

We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunities. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in driving change with our fundamentally human-centered approach, uniting bright minds around a shared vision. The vision is: Prove to everybody that you can make a fundamental change. Prove with your knowledge and skills how things can be done differently. Together, we can change the paradigm of how the world connects.

Your Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience characterizing own designs in a laboratory environment using the latest high-speed equipment.
• Minimum 10 years of expertise in signal processing and signal integrity for optical communication systems.
• Minimum 10 years of experience architecting multiple heterogeneous SoCs utilizing modern packaging technologies.
• At least 5 years of experience in high-speed serial datacom, RF, and/or mm-wave design for optical/electrical communications.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and testing optical front-end receivers and transmitters (TIAs, drivers) in advanced CMOS technologies.
• Knowledge of the latest interconnect standards, including PCIe, UCIe, CXL, and UXL.

Our work culture

People Over Processes. At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key—we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work-life harmony, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our processes are human-centric, allowing you to focus on what matters. Let’s grow together. Your potential is our priority. We provide the autonomy to make a lasting impact and nurture your growth through a culture of continuous learning. We invest in your journey for professional and personal development. Your Health and Future Matter. Your well-being is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension, and virtual stock options for your mental, physical, and financial health. Your peace of mind is our priority – in the present and future. We Live Openness. Collaboration and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. We practice openness, fostering trust and respect. Individuality is our collective strength, fueling innovation and driving us forward. We connect chips – and people. We encourage qualified individuals from any background to apply. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the industry. Can you picture yourself in this Role and our Company? Let’s connect.

About our technology

The semiconductor industry’s growing demand for more powerful chips with higher bandwidth and lower power finds its solution in our technology. We connect chips to high-throughput, low-delay computing networks. The key lies in harnessing the physical properties of graphene to combine electronic computing with photonic communication, allowing countless chips to interact almost as if they were one. Our graphene photonic innovation increases computing power and efficiency to a new order of magnitude. In short, we connect chips to create powerful and energy-efficient networks, overcoming connectivity limitations in the semiconductor industry. We deliver the graphene solution.

The Role

Black Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Analog/RF System Architect (f/m/d) to join our photonics product development team. In this pivotal role, you will architect the Analog/RF portion of our CMOS SoCs that drive cutting-edge photonics components, targeting data centers and edge AI applications. You will collaborate closely with our cross-disciplinary engineering teams to model and analyze system-level performance. This role requires a deep expertise in high-frequency systems-on-chip (SoCs), high-speed (40+ GHz) electro-optic interfaces, silicon photonics, and 3D integration technologies. You will work alongside engineering, product, and sales teams, and engage directly with customers to ensure our products meet deployment requirements. Additionally, you will support the product team in modeling critical use cases and analyzing Return-on-Investment for various architectural features.

To join our team, you should be excited to

• Fully document the Analog/RF Product Requirement Specification (PRS) per product, including architecture design, verification, tools, and estimations for performance, power, and area (PPA).
• Architect high-speed (50G and beyond) analog/mixed-signal circuit blocks customized for optical transceivers, such as drivers, TIAs, equalizers, ADC/DACs, PLLs, and CDRs, in collaboration with the engineering design team.
• Fully document the Analog IP roadmap aligned with our technology capabilities and EDA/contractor partnerships.
• Fully document the Customer Requirement Document (CRD) per customer engagement.
• Contribute to the SOC concept and feasibility documents, describing the explored solution space and providing recommendations on final architecture.
• Fully document use cases, and validation plans for the recommended architecture.

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