Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 12391 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 06/08/2025

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 motivated, detail-oriented, and technically adept engineer with a passion for analog and mixed-signal IC design. With a strong foundation in CMOS technology and a keen interest in high-speed circuit architectures, you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where innovation and precision are paramount. You are curious, proactive, and always eager to explore the latest advancements in semiconductor design, particularly within the SERDES domain. Your approach to problem-solving is both analytical and creative, allowing you to devise robust solutions to complex challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging multi-Gb/s SERDES IP for a variety of high-performance applications.
• Translating SerDes standards and block specifications into innovative circuit architectures and effective design strategies.
• Collaborating closely with a cross-functional team of analog and digital designers from diverse backgrounds to deliver integrated solutions.
• Utilizing a comprehensive suite of IC design tools, enhanced by proprietary in-house tools, to optimize design workflows and outcomes.
• Ensuring all designs adhere to stringent performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements through rigorous analysis and validation.
• Documenting design methodologies, processes, and results to foster knowledge sharing and support future engineering initiatives.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Contributing to the development of cutting-edge, high-speed analog integrated circuits that power the world’s most advanced technologies.
• Enhancing the performance, reliability, and scalability of SERDES IP deployed in a wide range of industries and applications.
• Driving innovation in analog and mixed-signal design, setting new standards for quality and efficiency.
• Collaborating with a talented team to deliver world-class design solutions that support Synopsys’ leadership in the semiconductor industry.
• Supporting Synopsys' analog and mixed-signal R&D initiatives, helping to shape the direction of future product development.
• Ensuring seamless integration of analog and digital components in complex system-on-chip (SoC) environments.

What You’ll Need:

• 2-4 yrs relevant experience with BTech / MTech
• In-depth familiarity with transistor-level circuit design and CMOS design fundamentals.
• Hands-on exposure to SERDES sub-circuits (e.g., TX, RX, adaptive equalizers, PLL, DLL, ADC, BGR, regulators).
• Awareness of ESD (electrostatic discharge) issues and circuit techniques for effective mitigation.
• Experience with custom digital design tailored for high-speed logic paths.
• Solid understanding of design for reliability (e.g., EM, IR, aging) and layout effects (e.g., matching, proximity effects).
• Proficiency in industry-standard custom design tools such as Cadence, HSPICE, PRIMESIM, and Ultrasim.
• Experience with scripting languages for simulation post-processing (e.g., TCL, PERL, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with system-level budgeting for jitter, amplitude, noise, etc.
• Awareness of signal integrity issues, including packaging effects, board parasitics, crosstalk, and noise.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative, open-minded, and respectful of diverse perspectives.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working independently as well as in a team setting.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to thrive in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be joining a world-class team of analog and mixed-signal design experts dedicated to developing high-performance SERDES IP. The team values innovation, collaboration, and a culture of knowledge sharing. You’ll work alongside passionate engineers and leverage the support of experienced software and CAD professionals, all united by a shared commitment to excellence and technological advancement.

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.