Synopsys Inc

SerDes/DSP System, Architect - 17009

Synopsys Inc$150K — $180K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong experience modeling circuits and systems in MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Solid understanding of DSP and communications theory, including equalization techniques.
  • Proficiency in analyzing link budgets for PAM4 high-speed serial links.
  • Experience with wireline (PCIe, Ethernet) and optical protocols (LINEAR, RTLR).
  • Hands-on lab testing for high-speed serial links; proficiency in C/Verilog-A/System Verilog.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain SerDes system models for high-speed transceivers.
  • Run comprehensive system simulations for design performance verification.
  • Design advanced algorithms for transceiver calibration and adaptation.
  • Correlate simulation performance with silicon measurements.
  • Provide expert customer assistance for system-level performance issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout development stages.
  • Contribute to lab testing and design validation for high-speed serial links.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Financial benefits including potential for an annual bonus and equity.
  • Supportive culture with mentorship opportunities.
  • Access to a range of monetary and non-monetary rewards.
Full Job Description
Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We are hiring in Sunnyvale, CA and Hillsboro, OR

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Developing and maintaining SerDes system models for PAM4 transceivers targeting PCIe (128Gbps+) and Ethernet (200Gbps+) standards.
  • Running comprehensive system simulations to verify and sign-off design performance across multiple protocols and channels.
  • Designing and proposing advanced algorithms to calibrate and adapt transceivers for optimal performance.
  • Correlating simulated performance with silicon measurements to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Providing expert assistance to customers for system-level performance issues and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams of analog, digital, and hardware engineers throughout all stages of development and post-silicon.
  • Contributing to lab testing and analysis for high-speed serial links, ensuring robust design validation.


The Impact You Will Have:
  • Accelerate the development of bleeding-edge silicon IP, enabling rapid integration of advanced capabilities into SoCs.
  • Drive innovation in high-speed SerDes design, setting industry benchmarks for performance and reliability.
  • Enhance product differentiation for customers, helping them meet unique performance, power, and size requirements.
  • Reduce risk and time-to-market for complex silicon products by delivering robust, predesigned IP blocks.
  • Expand the reach of Synopsys' portfolio, supporting both wireline and optical applications across global markets.
  • Empower customers with technical expertise and hands-on support, ensuring successful implementations and satisfaction.


What You'll Need:
  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong experience modeling circuits and systems in MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Solid understanding of DSP and communications theory, including equalization, encoding, and noise/crosstalk filtering.
  • Proficiency in analyzing link budgets for PAM4 high-speed serial links.
  • Experience with wireline protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204C, CPRI) and optical protocols (LINEAR, RTLR).
  • Experience with circuit topologies used in high-speed SerDes Tx/Rx and Tx/Rx equalization techniques.
  • Hands-on lab testing for high-speed serial links and proficiency in C/Verilog-A/system Verilog. Programming in Python is a plus.


Who You Are:
  • Innovative thinker with a passion for cutting-edge technology.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Analytical problem-solver with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Effective communicator, able to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Adaptable and eager to learn, keeping pace with evolving industry trends.
  • Customer-focused, dedicated to delivering exceptional support and results.


The Team You'll Be A Part Of: You will join a dynamic R&D team at Synopsys dedicated to developing high-performance serial-link transceivers for wireline and optical applications. The team is a blend of experienced analog and digital designers, hardware engineers, and system architects, united by a shared vision to advance silicon IP technology. Collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence are at the heart of our work, with a strong culture of mentorship and innovation.

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.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

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
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