Analog Design, Architect

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15028 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/01/2026

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.
Our Silicon IP business is all about integrating more capabilities into an SoC—faster. We offer the world’s broadest portfolio of silicon IP: predesigned blocks of logic, memory, interfaces, analog, security, and embedded processors. All to help customers integrate more capabilities, meet unique performance, power, and size requirements of their target applications, and get differentiated products to market quickly with reduced risk.

You Are:

You are an accomplished Analog Design Architect who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and shaping the future of semiconductor technology. With a robust foundation in PHY analog pre-silicon and post-silicon processes, you bring a wealth of expertise in physical IP design, including SERDES, DDR, and advanced memory interfaces. Your career is marked by a proven ability to drive architectural definition and innovate next-generation Die to Die IPs, always with an eye toward optimizing power, performance, and area. You excel in collaborative environments, seamlessly communicating across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams. Your leadership is defined by technical mentorship, strategic decision-making, and a passion for elevating team performance. You are proactive, self-directed, and comfortable managing high-impact projects with minimal supervision. Your commitment to continuous learning ensures you stay at the forefront of analog design technologies, methodologies, and industry trends. You value diversity of thought, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster an inclusive team culture where innovation thrives. Your attention to detail, strong documentation skills, and ability to translate complex ideas for both internal teams and external clients set you apart. Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to create differentiated, high-performance silicon solutions that power the next wave of intelligent systems worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving the development of world-class high-performance Die-to-Die (D2D) IPs to enable customer chiplet-based system design wins across diverse industries.
• Designing, developing, and evaluating PHY analog components for both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, ensuring robust performance and reliability.
• Leading the definition and path-finding for next-generation Die-to-Die IP architectures, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in silicon integration.
• Customizing PHY designs to address specific client requirements, optimizing for application-specific performance, power, and area (PPA) targets.
• Performing critical design trade-offs and implementing advanced flows and methodologies to streamline the analog design process.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve seamless integration of analog and digital components within complex SoC environments.
• Providing technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing the performance, scalability, and reliability of Synopsys' PHY analog components, directly influencing customer success and satisfaction.
• Driving innovation in analog design methodologies, setting new industry benchmarks for efficiency and quality.
• Delivering high-performance silicon chips and IP solutions that accelerate time-to-market for customers’ next-generation products.
• Elevating team capabilities through mentorship and knowledge sharing, expanding Synopsys’ technical leadership in the field.
• Ensuring the optimal integration of analog and digital subsystems, contributing to differentiated and robust SoC architectures.
• Supporting the expansion and advancement of Synopsys' technology portfolio, reinforcing our market leadership and reputation for excellence.

What You’ll Need:

• 15+ years of experience in PHY analog design, encompassing both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation phases.
• Deep knowledge of physical IP such as SERDES, DDR/HBM, or Die-to-Die IO interfaces.
• Expertise in performing and documenting design trade-offs, developing advanced flows, and employing industry-leading design methodologies.
• Proficiency in generating and communicating detailed specifications and documentation for both internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to collaborate across multi-site teams, effectively troubleshooting and solving complex mixed-signal interface challenges.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard design tools and EDA software.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of making strategic technical decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving technical solutions across organizations, functions, and geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at working in cross-functional, globally dispersed teams.
• PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 15+ years of practical analog IC design experience.
• Bonus skills: Expertise in layout effects (matching, reliability, proximity effects), Verilog-A for analog behavioral modeling, and scripting languages (TCL, Perl, C, Python, MATLAB).

Who You Are:

• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively and values diverse perspectives.
• A proactive, self-motivated leader who thrives with autonomy and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality, accurate results.
• Curious and dedicated to lifelong learning, always seeking to master new technologies and methodologies.
• A strategic thinker who can juggle multiple priorities and make informed, impactful decisions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic and innovative team focused on designing and developing high-performance PHY analog components. Our team works in close collaboration with cross-functional groups—including digital design, verification, and applications engineering—to deliver cutting-edge IP solutions for a global customer base. We foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and support, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and shape the future of semiconductor technology.

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.