Synopsys Inc

Analog Design, Principal Engineer (SerDes)

Synopsys Inc$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD with 7+ years or MSc with 10+ years in SerDes/high-speed analog design.
  • Expertise in transistor-level circuit design and strong CMOS fundamentals.
  • Silicon-proven experience in TX, RX, and Clock path circuits for SerDes.
  • Leadership in guiding teams through macro-level design projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of SerDes sub-circuit components such as equalizers and PLLs.
  • Advanced skills in optimizing FinFET CMOS layouts.
  • Proficiency with EDA tools and SPICE simulators for circuit analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture and implementation of analog circuits for SerDes IP.
  • Review and track technical progress of sub-block ownership.
  • Develop detailed analog specifications from SerDes standards.
  • Identify circuit implementation optimizations for power and performance.
  • Execute design and verification strategies with advanced simulators.
  • Oversee physical layout to minimize device stress and variation.
  • Collaborate with digital engineers on circuits' calibration and control.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Financial benefits for employee security.
  • Access to diversity-focused initiatives and reasonable accommodations.
Full Job Description
Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Own the architecture, design, and implementation of analog macro-level circuits for SerDes IP.
  • Track and review the technical progress of sub-block owners, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Interpret SerDes standards and architecture documents to develop detailed analog specifications.
  • Identify and refine circuit implementations, optimizing for power, area, and performance targets.
  • Propose and execute design and verification strategies using advanced simulator features for robust outcomes.
  • Oversee physical layout to minimize parasitics, device stress, and process variation impacts.
  • Collaborate closely with digital RTL engineers on calibration, adaptation, and control algorithms for analog circuits.
  • Present simulation data and technical insights for peer and customer reviews.
  • Mentor and review the progress of junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence.
  • Document design features, methodologies, and test plans for internal and customer use.
  • Consult on electrical characterization and testing of circuits within the SerDes IP product portfolio.


The Impact You Will Have:
  • Drive innovation and quality in Synopsys' industry-leading SerDes IP solutions.
  • Elevate the performance and reliability of analog designs, enabling next-generation connectivity standards.
  • Contribute to the success of global customers by delivering robust, silicon-proven analog macros.
  • Enhance cross-functional collaboration across design, layout, and digital teams.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, strengthening Synopsys' talent pipeline.
  • Influence the direction of advanced analog design methodologies and verification strategies.
  • Provide technical leadership in customer engagements and peer reviews.
  • Support continuous improvement in design processes and documentation practices.


What You'll Need:
  • PhD with 7+ years, or MSc with 10+ years of SerDes/high-speed analog design experience.
  • Expertise in transistor-level circuit design and strong CMOS design fundamentals.
  • Silicon-proven experience implementing circuits for TX, RX, and Clock paths within SerDes architectures.
  • Leadership experience in guiding small teams through macro-level design projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of SerDes sub-circuits such as equalizers, samplers, drivers, serializers, deserializers, VCOs, phase interpolators, DLLs, PLLs, bandgap references, ADCs, and DACs.
  • Advanced skills in optimizing FinFET CMOS layouts to minimize parasitics and local device mismatches.
  • Awareness of ESD and reliability issues, including circuit techniques and layout strategies.
  • Proficiency with EDA tools for schematic entry, physical layout, and design verification.
  • Experience with SPICE simulators for detailed circuit analysis.
  • Familiarity with analog behavioral modeling and simulation control using Verilog-A.
  • Programming experience in TCL, Perl, C, Python, and MATLAB for design automation and data analysis.


Who You Are:
  • Analytical thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative leader and effective communicator.
  • Detail-oriented and methodical in approach.
  • Adaptable and open to learning new technologies.
  • Mentor and role model for junior engineers.
  • Self-motivated and proactive in driving project outcomes.
  • Committed to excellence, reliability, and innovation.


The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of analog, digital, and mixed-signal engineers dedicated to developing industry-leading SerDes IP solutions. The team is focused on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable designs that enable advanced connectivity in semiconductor products. Collaboration, mentorship, and technical innovation are at the core of the team's culture, providing an environment where your expertise and leadership will have a direct impact on both product and team success.

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.

About Synopsys Inc

Synopsys, Inc. is an American electronic design automation company that focuses on silicon design and verification, silicon intellectual property and software security and quality. Products include logic synthesis, behavioral synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, formal verification, hardware description language (SystemC, SystemVerilog/Verilog, VHDL) simulators, as well as transistor-level circuit simulation. The simulators include development and debugging environments which assist in the design of the logic for chips and computer systems.
Learn more about Synopsys Inc
Size
16,361 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$722.6 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+13.3%
Revenue
$3.8 billion
NASDAQ

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