Responsibilities

MaxLinear is seeking a Principal Signal & Power Integrity (SI/PI) Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will focus on the following:
- Development of state-of-the-art packages and printed circuit boards (PCBs) for MaxLinear’s next generation products
- Perform SI/PI simulations and optimization to ensure critical signals meet their required specifications
- Design and simulate high-speed signal interfaces and power distribution networks (PDN) for advanced communications SoC packages and PCBs
- Work on a diverse set of products and applications including RF/mm-wave modems and transceivers, 5G communication, wireless connectivity, and optical communications (PAM4 800G/1.6Tbps DSPs and TIAs) for data center connectivity and storage for AI applications.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE or related fields with 14 +years of SI/PI experience or PhD in EE or related fields with 8+ years of SI/PI experience
- Deep understanding of Electromagnetic fundamentals, transmission lines, and microwave theory




- Experience designing and simulating signal and power integrity solutions for high-speed system components (packages, PCB, connectors)
- Experience with high-speed channel simulations for SerDes and transient simulations for SI and PI
- Understanding of S-parameters, Smith Chart, and frequency domain analysis
- Proficiency in use of 2.5D and 3D simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, SIwave, Cadence Sigrity tools, or similar field solvers
- Expertise in time and frequency domain analysis using simulation tools like ADS, SPECTRE, etc.
- Hands-on experience with lab measurement equipment like Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), Oscilloscopes, TDR, etc.
- Ability to manage package development in collaboration with cross functional teams including systems, IC design, IC physical layout, package/PCB layout, and test/characterization teams
- Self-motivated with ability to work effectively in both independent and team set

📌 Principal Signal (Bengaluru)
🏢 MaxLinear
📍 Bengaluru