Analog Design Architect, Advanced Architectures

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 10566 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 10/04/2025

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 brilliant and accomplished technical expert in SERDES design, with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside top-tier analog and mixed-signal design professionals. You bring a wealth of experience in developing high-speed transceiver architectures and have a proven track record of innovation in the field. You are driven by a desire to achieve best-in-class performance while minimizing power and area. Your extensive background in analog IC design and system architecture makes you an invaluable asset to any team. You are adept at conducting rapid studies, analyzing design issues, and proposing effective solutions. Your communication skills are exceptional, enabling you to present complex data clearly and effectively to both internal teams and external stakeholders. You are a thought leader who contributes to the technical community through journal articles, whitepapers, and patents. You are committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest industry standards and technologies. Ultimately, you are passionate about making a significant impact on the future of SERDES technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reviewing SERDES standards and literature to develop novel transceiver architectures and sub-block specifications.
• Independently and collaboratively working with design teams to conduct rapid studies of design issues, solutions, and trade-offs.
• Working across analog/digital/layout/hardware functional domains to develop novel solutions to technical challenges.
• Reviewing and presenting simulation data from internal project teams, and presenting results externally at industry panels or customer reviews.
• Producing journal articles, technical whitepapers, and patents relating to SERDES IP design innovations.
• Reviewing silicon data, proposing experiments, identifying root-causes, and proposing both short and long-term solutions.
• Representing Synopsys externally at technical conferences, universities, and standards bodies.
• Engaging with customers during pre and post-sales to help them achieve first-time success with our SERDES IP.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Driving the innovation and development of high-performance SERDES IP.
• Enhancing Synopsys' reputation as a leader in analog and mixed-signal design.
• Contributing to the success of our customers by providing cutting-edge solutions.
• Shaping the future of SERDES technology through your innovative designs and solutions.
• Expanding Synopsys' portfolio of intellectual property through patents and technical publications.
• Collaborating globally to push the boundaries of what is possible in SERDES design.

What You’ll Need:

• MSc or PhD with 15+ years of practical analog IC design and SERDES system architecture experience.
• In-depth familiarity with transistor level circuit design and sound CMOS design fundamentals.
• Extensive design experience with sub-circuits relevant to SERDES, including ADC, DAC, receive equalizers, comparators, TX drivers, serializers, deserializers, VCO, DLL, and PLL.
• Experience with different modulation schemes such as NRZ, PAM4, and others.
• Solid understanding of Equalization and DSP techniques used in SERDES.
• Knowledge of SERDES standards, fabrication, and hardware issues impacting customer use-cases.
• Experience in analyzing link budgets for high-speed serial links.
• Familiarity with modeling SERDES transmitters and receivers in Matlab or similar tools.
• Experience with SPICE simulators and simulation methods.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, C, Python, or MATLAB.

Who You Are:

• An innovative thinker with a passion for technology and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• An excellent communicator with strong presentation and documentation skills.
• A detail-oriented problem solver who can navigate complex challenges.
• A leader who can influence and inspire others through your expertise and vision.
• A lifelong learner committed to staying current with industry advancements.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join an experienced analog and mixed-signal R&D team, collaborating with leading SERDES IP experts. Our team is dedicated to developing innovative architectures, algorithms, and circuits to achieve best-in-class SERDES performance. We work in a world-class design environment, offering numerous opportunities for global collaboration and professional growth.

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.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.