Sr High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer (Remote) – Full Time / Contract

Encore Semi, Inc

Dallas, USremote country$135k-$165k/yrPosted Jul 15, 2026
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About the role

Senior High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer

Full-time: Salary + Benefits + Bonuses / Contractor

Work Status: US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Location: Remote, anywhere in USA

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer with expertise in PLL, TX, RX, and analog/mixed-signal circuit design for 5nm and below technologies.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-speed SerDes, including PLL, TX, RX, and CDR circuits.

Perform transistor-level design, simulation, verification, and silicon debug.

Optimize designs for power, performance, jitter, and area.

Collaborate with layout, digital, validation, and system teams.

Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Min. 8+ years of analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.

Strong experience with High-Speed SerDes, PLL, TX, and RX.

Hands-on experience in 5nm and below process nodes using TSMC, Samsung Foundry, or GlobalFoundries.

Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE, and Calibre.

Silicon bring-up and validation experience is a plus.

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $135,000 to $165,000, which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Full-Time Benefits:

15 days of PTO per calendar year

10 paid Holidays per calendar year

Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents

Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents

Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

401k - Traditional & Roth

Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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Compensation

This Design Engineer role pays $135k-$165k/yr. Within typical range for design engineer roles in United States.

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