Staff Analog Design Engineer

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Engineering

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Overview

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries.

Job Description

Analog and Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Join us as an analog and mixed-signal design engineer in the PLL design team. Our designs enable the next generation of datacenters, automobiles and communications networks. You will work on system-level and circuit-level PLL design in the latest FINFET CMOS technology nodes. PLL designs will support high-speed Serdes designs including PCI-Express, Ethernet, CPRI, and other applications at rates up to 112Gbps, 224Gbps and beyond.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Circuit-level PLL design and PLL top-level modeling and simulation
Design of analog circuits such as VCOs, charge pumps and voltage regulators
Custom circuit design in deep-submicron and FINFET CMOS technologies
Design of high-speed digital circuits such as dividers and clock distribution paths
Schematic entry and spice simulation of custom circuits

Qualifications and Experience:

MSEE with 2+ years or PhD with 1+ year experience in CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design
Detailed knowledge of PLL loop operation and design
Previous design experience of PLL circuit components such as VCO's, charge-pumps, regulators and high-speed dividers
Design experience in deep-submicron and FINFET CMOS technologies
Hspice, Finesim, PrimeSim or similar spice-type simulators
Schematic entry in Synopsys Custom Designer or similar tools
Knowledge of digital timing in PrimeTime and/or Nanotime is an asset

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.

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.
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Benefits

At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.

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Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
Time Away

In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
Family Support

Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
ESPP

Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
Retirement Plans

Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
Compensation

Competitive salaries.

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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

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When you apply to join us, your resume, skills, and experience are first reviewed for consideration.

Phone Screen

Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you, share more about the role, and answer any questions you might have.

Interview

Next up is interviewing (in person or virtual). You’ll be invited to meet with members of the hiring team to discuss your skills and experience, and what you’re looking for in your next role.

Offer

Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept!

Onboarding

There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation.

Welcome!

Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys!

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