Analog Design Engineer, Staff

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 motivated Analog Design Engineer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of high-speed analog integrated circuits. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working with diverse teams to develop cutting-edge designs. Your expertise in transistor-level circuit design and familiarity with SerDes sub-circuits make you an invaluable asset to our team. You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to clearly present and document your innovative solutions. With your strong foundation in CMOS design fundamentals and experience with tape-outs, you are adept at addressing architectural bottlenecks and enhancing circuit performance.

You are not only technically proficient but also possess a keen understanding of the challenges and nuances of analog IC design. Your ability to investigate and develop novel circuit architectures, coupled with your knowledge of design for reliability and layout effects, ensures that your designs are both robust and efficient. Your familiarity with various scripting languages and simulation tools allows you to streamline design and verification processes, contributing to the overall success of the project.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reviewing and investigating SerDes standards to develop novel transceiver architectures and specifications.
• Developing circuit architectures that address architectural bottlenecks, leading to enhancements in power, area, and performance.
• Collaborating with project and department teams to streamline design and verification strategies.
• Overseeing physical layout to minimize parasitic effects, device stress, and process variation.
• Presenting and reviewing simulation data for internal project teams and customer reviews.
• Documenting design features and test plans, and consulting on the electrical characterization of SerDes IP products.
• Proposing solutions for post-silicon design updates and reviewing customer silicon data for design enhancements.
  
  

The Impact You Will Have:

• Driving innovation in high-speed analog integrated circuits, contributing to the advancement of next-generation datacenters, automobiles, and communication networks.
• Enhancing the power, area, and performance of circuit architectures, leading to revolutionary improvements in our products.
• Ensuring the overall design quality, efficiency, and performance of our solutions through effective collaboration and streamlined strategies.
• Minimizing parasitic effects and process variations, thereby improving the reliability and robustness of our designs.
• Providing valuable insights and solutions for post-silicon design updates, addressing customer inquiries and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Contributing to the overall success of our R&D team by sharing your expertise and innovative solutions.
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• PhD with 3+ years, or MSc with 5+ years of practical analog IC design experience.
• Experience with SerDes sub-circuits, including receive equalizers, DAC-based transmitters, high-speed clocking circuits, and more.
• In-depth familiarity with transistor-level circuit design and CMOS tape-outs.
• Knowledge of SerDes standards, circuit and fabrication issues, and custom digital design.
• Experience with schematic entry, physical layout, design verification tools, and SPICE simulators.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, C, Python, or MATLAB.
  
  

Who You Are:

You are a detail-oriented and innovative engineer with excellent problem-solving skills. Your ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams sets you apart. You are passionate about continuous learning and technological advancement, always seeking to improve and optimize designs. Your strong documentation and presentation skills ensure that your ideas and solutions are clearly communicated and understood by all stakeholders.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join our Solution IP group in Boxborough, Massachusetts, working with a dynamic team of analog and mixed signal circuit designers from diverse backgrounds. Our team is dedicated to developing high-speed analog integrated circuits in the latest process nodes, using a combination of industry-standard and custom in-house tools supported by an experienced software/CAD team. Together, we strive to create innovative solutions that meet and exceed our customers' needs.

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.