Lead High-Speed Analog IC Designer
Synopsys
Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 10676 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 20/04/2025
We Are:
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
You Are:
You are a highly skilled and experienced Analog Design Engineer with a passion for developing cutting-edge technology. With a strong foundation in Electrical or Computer Engineering, you have honed your expertise in transistor-level circuit design and are adept at working with high-speed analog integrated circuits. Your deep understanding of CMOS design fundamentals and familiarity with various SerDes sub-circuits make you an invaluable asset to any team. You thrive in collaborative environments, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams of analog and digital designers. Your meticulous approach ensures optimal power, area, and performance targets are met, and your innovative design strategies push the boundaries of what is possible. You are not only technically proficient but also possess excellent communication and documentation skills, allowing you to effectively share your ideas and results with peers and customers. Your proactive attitude and problem-solving abilities make you a go-to person for post-silicon design updates and electrical characterization. In summary, you are a seasoned professional ready to take on the challenges of high-speed analog integrated circuit design in the latest FinFET process nodes.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Review SerDes standards to develop analog sub-block specifications.
- Identify and refine circuit architectures to achieve optimal power, area, and performance targets.
- Propose design and verification strategies that efficiently use simulator features to ensure the highest quality design.
- Oversee physical layout to minimize the effect of parasitics, device stress, and process variation.
- Present simulation data for peer and customer review.
- Document design features and test plans.
- Consult on the electrical characterization of your circuit within the SerDes IP product.
- Propose solutions for post-silicon design updates.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Drive innovation in high-speed analog integrated circuit design.
- Ensure optimal performance, power efficiency, and area utilization of our products.
- Contribute to the development of industry-leading SerDes IP.
- Enhance the reliability and quality of our analog sub-blocks.
- Support the successful integration of SerDes IP into customer products.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the R&D team.
- Influence design strategies and best practices within the organization.
What You’ll Need:
- BE with 8+ years of relevant experience or MTech with 6+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- In-depth familiarity with transistor-level circuit design and sound CMOS design fundamentals.
- Detailed design experience with at least one, and familiarity with several other SerDes sub-circuits.
- Awareness of ESD issues and circuit techniques for addressing them.
- Familiarity with custom digital design and high-speed logic paths.
- Knowledge of design for reliability, including EM, IR, and aging considerations.
- Experience with tools for schematic entry, physical layout, and design verification.
- Hands-on experience with physical layout of high-speed circuits is a plus.
- Proficiency with SPICE simulators and simulation methods.
- Knowledgeable in Verilog-A for analog behavioral modeling and simulation-control/data-capture.
- Experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, C, Python, or MATLAB is desired.
Who You Are:
- Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and reliability.
- Proactive problem-solver with innovative design strategies.
- Excellent communicator with strong documentation skills.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You will be part of a fast-growing analog and mixed-signal R&D team dedicated to developing high-speed analog integrated circuits in the latest FinFET process nodes. Our team is composed of talented analog and digital designers from diverse backgrounds, working collaboratively to push the boundaries of technology. We leverage a full suite of IC design tools, supplemented by custom, in-house tools supported by an experienced software/CAD team, to create industry-leading SerDes IP.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.