Analog IC Designer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 12152 Base Salary Range $166000-$249000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/11/2025

We Are:  Open to hiring for this role to be located in Hillsboro, Boston, Sunnyvale or in Austin. 

At Synopsys, we drive innovations that shape modern life. As a leader in chip design and IP integration, we empower the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software. Join us to transform the future through technology.

You Are:

You are an experienced Analog IC Designer with deep expertise in high-speed IO, PHY, and analog circuits. You excel at developing physical IP, thrive in dynamic environments, and communicate well with cross-functional teams. Your technical knowledge and leadership skills make you a key contributor to project success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reviewing UCIe and other Die-to-Die (D2D) standards to develop novel transceiver architectures and sub-block specifications.
• Investigating and architecting new circuit solutions that address bottlenecks, driving revolutionary improvements in power, area, and performance.
• Designing, developing, and evaluating analog circuits for high-speed Die-to-Die interconnect IP, expanding our portfolio’s capabilities.
• Conducting system modeling, margin analysis, and jitter analysis to ensure robust and reliable circuit designs.
• Collaborating across global teams and projects to streamline design and verification strategies, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Overseeing PHY-level physical layout, minimizing parasitics, device stress, and process variations for optimal performance.
• Presenting simulation data and design results in internal and external forums, including industry panels and customer reviews.
• Documenting design features and test plans, ensuring clear communication and traceability.
• Consulting on electrical characterization of D2D IP products, analyzing customer silicon data, and proposing post-silicon enhancements.
• Mentoring and training global design team members, building best-in-class Die-to-Die interconnect solutions across technology nodes.
• Conducting design reviews and providing technical guidance to junior engineers in a highly matrixed global organization.
• Staying updated on the latest industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation in your designs.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Advancing industry-leading Die-to-Die IP solutions.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring.
• Collaborating to meet project milestones.
• Improving design quality and processes.
• Maintaining Synopsys’ competitive edge.
• Enabling customer innovation across industries.

What You’ll Need:

• PhD with 10+ years or MSc with 12+ years in analog IC design.
• FinFET and advanced CMOS experience.
• Expertise in Memory/SerDes/D2D sub-circuits.
• Strong skills in modeling, reliability, and layout.
• Experience with design and verification tools, plus scripting languages.

Who You Are:

• Innovative and detail-oriented engineer.
• Collaborative and customer focused.
• Excellent communicator and mentor.
• Proactive learner and team player.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join a global team at Synopsys dedicated to pioneering Die-to-Die interconnect IP and analog circuit innovation.

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.

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.