Senior Technical Architect
India
Job Description
Senior Technical Architect
Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

Job Description – Experienced IO/ Analog Circuit Design Engineer (9-15 yrs) 

Role Summary 

We are seeking a talented and detailed oriented IO/Analog Circuit Design Engineer to work on end-to-end IO cell library development. The role involves architecture definition to silicon validation—ensuring to meet PPA, reliability, and meeting compliance standard across technology nodes 

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Specification 

  • Define IO architecture, electrical specs, and interface requirements 
  • Work on multi-standard IOs (GPIO, LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, MIPI, I2C, I3C, OSCILLATOR, LDO, SERDES etc.)  

2. IO / GPIO Circuit Design 

  • Design and develop IO circuits (Tx, Rx, bidirectional pads, PAD RING) 
  • Create blocks such as level shifters, pre-drivers, drivers, Schmitt triggers, Calibration block  
  • Optimize for power, performance, and area (PPA)  

3. Simulation & Verification 

  • Perform pre-layout and post-layout simulations (RC extraction, EMIR, PERC sign off)  
  • Own timing, and reliability (ESD, aging, SOA) signoffs 

4. Layout & Physical Integration 

  • Guide/supervise layout teams to achieve high-quality pad ring and IO layout  
  • Ensure compliance with ESD protection, pad-ring design, and physical verification flows   

5. Silicon Bring-up & Validation 

  • Support test chip development, packaging, and board design  
  • Perform post-silicon validation, debugging, and qualification  

6. Cross-functional Collaboration 

  • Work with SoC, packaging, validation, and test teams  
  • Drive integration of GPIO IP into SoC-level designs 

 

Skill Requirements

Soft Skills  

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills 

  • Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn 

  • Upskilling self and team  

 

Other Requirements

Education & Experience 

  • B.Tech / M.Tech (Electronics / VLSI / related field) 8–15 years of industry experience  

Keywords 

  • IO circuit design, Analog circuit design, Transmitter, Receiver, High Speed IO circuit design, Calibration block  

  • Soft Skills  

    • Strong communication and teamwork skills 

    • Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn 

    • Upskilling self and team  

     

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 230,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.