CMOS IC MEA Design Lead

Jun 12, 2026 I-BRAIN Nanofab

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated full-time personnel to support the design of ultra–high-channel-count neural recording systems for flexible brain–computer interface (BCI) platforms. These roles span CMOS IC design and backend electronics through system integration, enabling scalable whole-brain neural interfaces for preclinical and clinical research. The successful candidate(s) will contribute to CMOS IC MEA chip architecture and/or backend acquisition, synchronization, and data transport systems, working closely with CMOS IC, backend electronics, and system design teams at i-BRAIN

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead architecture and design of high-channel-count CMOS MEA recording and stimulation chips.
  2. Define long-term IC architecture, technology roadmaps, and scalability strategies for next-generation neural interfaces
  3. Design low-noise, low-power analog front ends for neural recording.
  4. Define scalable readout architectures for ultra-high channel-count systems.
  5. Oversee chip layout, verification, tape-out, and foundry interaction.
  6. Coordinate IC design decisions with system-level constraints including signal integrity, power, bandwidth, and thermal limits.
  7. Lead full IC development cycles, including schematic design, layout oversight, verification, tape-out, and foundry engagement.

Required Qualifications

  1. MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field.
  2. Strong background in analog and mixed-signal IC design.
  3. Experience with large-scale ADCs, on-chip signal processing, and large-scale sensor interfaces.
  4. Multiple successful silicon tape-outs with demonstrated ownership of key blocks or full-chip architecture.
  5. Ability to work full time and closely with an interdisciplinary team.

How to apply

Required Materials

  1. Curriculum Vitae(in English).
  2. Any other relevant supporting documents.

Please send the above materials in PDF format to zhangxiaohang@smart.org.cn ( The subject of the email: Name + Position applied ).

Others

  1. We will arrange an interview as soon as possible after the materials are reviewed. And application materials will be kept confidential.
  2. This recruitment information is valid until the position is filled.