# Senior Staff / Principal Engineer – SerDes Analog/Mixed-Signal Design at Upscale AI

- Company: Upscale AI
- What the company does: Upscale builds next-generation AI network infrastructure with scalable systems, intelligent automation, and seamless connectivity.
- Company website: https://upscale.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: US - Santa Clara, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $223K to $243K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/upscale-ai/39409560-ccae-4589-832f-058c5864481d?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/upscale-ai-senior-staff-principal-engineer-serdes-analog-mixed-signal-design/

## About the role

Own the design and development of complex analog/mixed-signal circuits for high-speed SerDes and foundation IP. Translate system-level specifications into circuit architectures, design strategies, and measurable implementation targets. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Significant industry experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, 100G+ high-speed circuit design, or related semiconductor development
- Demonstrated expertise in transistor-level circuit design, simulation, and performance optimization
- Experience taking complex circuit blocks through implementation, verification, and design closure
- Strong understanding of circuit-level trade-offs and the ability to connect circuit performance to system-level requirements
- Proficiency with industry-standard circuit simulators and design tools

Tags: SerDes

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/upscale-ai-senior-staff-principal-engineer-serdes-analog-mixed-signal-design/