mmWave/RF/Analog Circuit Design Manager

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers' products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world's largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of 16 million 12-inch equivalent wafers. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

We are seeking a highly motivated mmWave/RF/Analog Circuit Design Manager to join TSMC's RF design team and pioneer the use of advanced technology nodes in RF and mmWave circuit design. This role is central to developing TSMC's future methodologies, leveraging innovative semiconductor technologies, and strengthening TSMC's competitive position against leading global foundries. The position offers an opportunity to work with world-class technology and engage in cross-functional collaborations across the U.S. and Taiwan.

Job Responsibilities:

1. RFIC Design & Methodology --Design, simulate, and validate mmWave/RF/Analog building blocks (LNAs, DAs, mixers, TIAs, VCOs, etc.), while developing robust methodologies and design flows for the team.

2. Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) -Partner with technology development teams to push transistor-level feasibility and achieve PPA (power, performance, area) breakthroughs in advanced nodes.

3. Silicon Validation -Collaborate with test engineers to drive accurate silicon-to-simulation correlation, debugging, and optimization.

4. Electromagnetic Simulation -Create and validate EM isolation methodologies for on-chip, packaging, and PCB integration.

5. Mentorship -Initially operate as an independent contributor; gradually mentor junior designers and foster a culture of innovation.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

2. PhD with 5+ years or Master with 10+ years direct experience in mmWave/RF/Analog circuit design for wireless/communication applications.

3. Proven tape-out experience and direct involvement in delivering commercial designs.

4. Strong understanding of RFIC fundamentals (noise, linearity, stability, mismatches, power efficiency, impairments).

5. Expertise in tools, including Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence Spectre RF, ADS, MATLAB, EMX, HFSS.

6. Solid knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process technology.

7. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate system requirements into design specifications.

8. Excellent communication skills and willingness to work across Taiwan and U.S. teams.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Familiarity with RF transceiver architectures and design trade-offs.

2. Experience in mixed-signal verification methodologies.

3. Proficiency in Python/Perl/Tcl for design automation.

4. Prior exposure to AI/ML-based design optimization.

5. Knowledge of reliability analysis (EM, IR-drop, thermal effects) and design for testability.

6. Familiarity with semiconductor ecosystem.

Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC's core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.