Senior RFIC Engineer (M/F/D)

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can.    Continued success depends on it!   Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Principle Duties and Essential Functions Support the architecture, design, and validation of high‑speed RFICs (Laser Drivers, TIAs, analog front‑ends) for optical transceivers and optical engines  Define RFIC specifications and roadmaps aligned with coherent and direct‑detect optical platforms (100G, 800G ZR / ZR+, 1.6T ZR / ZR+)  Own technology selection and trade‑offs across SiGe BiCMOS, RF CMOS, and advanced foundry processes  Drive RFIC development through the full lifecycle: concept → silicon → bring‑up → DVT → PVT → MP Ensure RFIC performance against key metrics: bandwidth, noise, linearity, output swing, power, and robustness  Mentor and technically guide RFIC engineers and junior designers  Support recruitment and capability building (RFIC design, CAD, layout)  Contribute to long‑term technology strategy and next‑generation optical engine concepts  Represent RFIC technology internally and externally (foundries, partners, universities)  Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field  5+ years’ experience in high‑speed analog / RFIC design  Proven experience with optical transceiver or optical engine RFICs a Deep expertise in:   RFIC and high‑speed analog circuit design  Laser Drivers, TIAs, coherent / high‑speed analog front‑ends  Noise, linearity, signal integrity, and power optimization  Strong experience with Cadence design flow (Virtuoso, Spectre, EM tools)  Experience supporting silicon bring‑up, characterization, and qualification  Solid understanding of electro‑optic integration with Silicon Photonics   Good communication skills across disciplines and geographies  Comfortable working in a matrix, multi‑site organization  Benefits Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture Flexible working hours model Internal training program Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free  Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products