Analog Integrated Circuits Designer

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Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec. Remote work possible for eligible candidates in Quebec.
Eligibility: The candidate must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid work permit.

Your Role
Irreversible is looking for an Analog Integrated Circuit Designer to join our team. In this role, you will work with other engineers and scientists to design, adapt, and test core analog components for cutting-edge low-power AI processors to enable next-generation edge AI applications.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds in physics, computer science, mathematics, and engineering

• Design and develop analog integrated circuits from concept to layout for low power AI processors

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications and architecture;

• Perform circuit simulations, validation and optimization

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of software models

• Conduct design reviews, verification, and documentation throughout development lifecycle

• Assist in silicon testing, debugging, and post-silicon validation

• Contribute to crafting reports, drafting patents, preparing technical documentation, and attending conferences

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Experience in analog IC Design

• Demonstrated expertise in transistor-level CMOS circuit design and simulation

• Proficiency with IC EDA tools (e.g. Cadence, Synopsys, or equivalent)

• Understanding of IC layout constraints and requirements (matching, proximity effects, parasitics, etc.)

• Familiarity with IC fabrication processes

• Knowledge of Verilog-A/SPICE modeling

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Communication and technical documentation skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and interact with team members from diverse technical backgrounds

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in electrical device and circuit characterization, and/or CMOS chips characterization, and/or device-level parameters analysis

• Experience in operating test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, source-measure units, and/or parameter analyzers

• Experience in developing and running scripts for data acquisition and analysis using Python or an equivalent programming language

• Knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis and presentation

About Irreversible
Irreversible is a dynamic startup focused on developing groundbreaking low-power AI processors to enable energy-efficient next-generation AI solutions. The company has roots in multiple deep-tech ecosystems across Canada and is headquartered at Espace Quantique 1 in the heart of Sherbrooke’s innovation zone. Irréversible develops energy-efficient analog integrated circuits. By leveraging innovative analog computing paradigms, we aim to deliver AI hardware solutions for real-time signal processing that operate within stringent power constraints, and reduce reliance on cloud-based inference. Irreversible offers unique deep-tech career opportunities through advanced internships, full-time positions, and a steadfast investment in our team’s expertise. Working at Irreversible means applying your thinking and skills to tackle exciting and relevant challenges in the fields of AI, high-performance computing, hardware design, electronics, and photonics.

Join Our Team!

You will have a chance to be part of a diverse and collaborative team and enjoy perks including the eligibility to take part in our stock options plan, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, extended long weekends, social events, and flexible work from home options.