About Ferric, Inc. Ferric is a technology startup based in New York City that is pioneering an entirely new approach to power delivery for Integrated Circuits and Electronic Assemblies. This approach leverages Ferric’s integration of thin-film magnetic inductors with CMOS technology to enable a significant improvement in the integration density and efficiency of voltage regulators (VRs) compared with current commercially available technologies. As a Ferric Design Engineer, you contribute to building the most advanced cutting edge integrated voltage regulators, leveraging Ferric’s industry-leading on-chip inductor technology. These products have applications ranging from high-power modern SoCs to ultra-low power Mobile platforms including wearable devices. Primary Responsibilities: • Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting architectural requirements and technical specifications in various CMOS nodescad • Actively contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration and work with business and application team to define specifications for upcoming IC's • Research and investigate new circuit techniques to help improve Ferric IC's • Perform analysis, design and verification simulations to ensure building blocks meet specifications at the schematic level and after post-layout extraction • Document assigned blocks, and hold design review meetings and participate in the reviews • Work cross-functionally with Characterization, Test, and Application Engineers to verify, characterize and debug owned circuit blocks Minimum Qualifications: • PhD or MSEE with 2+ years of experience in full-custom CMOS design • Design skills in areas such as bandgaps, ADC's/DAC's, PLL's, DLL's, LDO's, temperature sensors, switched-capacitor circuits, op-amps, comparators, and biasing circuits. • CAD Software: Cadence Virtuoso Schematic and Layout, Spectre, APS, Calibre DRC/LVS/PEX, CppSim Preferred Qualifications: • Experience designing high switching frequency integrated voltage regulators in standard CMOS technologies • Experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits in standard CMOS technologies with an emphasis on low-power consumption • Proven track record for bringing mixed-signal designs into high volume production • Deep understanding of process and device physics concepts • Familiarity with mixed signal verification methodologies • Ability to layout critical analog and mixed-signal circuits • Experience with backend verification tools including EMIR, static/dynamic MOSFET voltage checks, etc • Experience with Monte Carlo analysis • Languages: Verilog, Verilog-AMS, Python, Perl, Tcl, Cadence Skill, MATLAB Desired Characteristics & Attributes: • Passionate, self-starter with strong commitment to flawless execution • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced collaborative team environment Logistics: • Remote or in NYC office • Annual salary range for this position 115k-170k