High-Speed PHY Algorithms Lead

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 12659 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 16/09/2025

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 an experienced engineering leader with deep expertise in algorithm development for high-speed SerDes PHYs for calibration, adaptation, equalization and performance optimization. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, excel at technical problem-solving, and are passionate about building robust solutions to complicated mixed-signal challenges from concept through hardware demonstration. You enjoy mentoring others, collaborating to solve complex issues, and clearly communicating technical insights to diverse audiences.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Defining, documenting, and reviewing algorithms for SerDes PHY functions, with a focus on firmware and RTL implementation quality.
• Collaborating closely with architecture, analog, digital, firmware, and hardware teams to ensure the correctness and repeatability of SerDes algorithms across multiple protocols and standards.
• Coordinating feasibility and robustness studies for new algorithmic features in high-speed serial protocols such as Ethernet and PCIe.
• Driving cross-team integration and validation to guarantee deterministic accuracy and stability from simulation through hardware demonstration, including thorough corner-case and stress testing.
• Analyzing lab and field data to refine, debug, and enhance algorithm performance, resilience, and repeatability.
• Supporting system-level debug, root cause analysis, and escalations related to algorithm implementation in firmware or RTL.
• Mentoring and guiding junior team members in the development and validation of algorithms, fostering growth and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Serving as a key technical resource, communicating algorithm capabilities and limitations in both internal and customer-facing engineering forums.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Advance next-gen 224G/448G SerDes PHY performance and reliability.
• Deliver robust, high-quality calibration and adaptation features and overall PHY performance.
• Drive successful implementation, verification, and validation of algorithmic features across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Enhance technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ leadership in high-speed PHY IP.

What You’ll Need:

• MSc+ in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in algorithm/signal processing for SerDes PHY or mixed-signal systems.
• MATLAB/Simulink, C, or Python expertise.
• Hands-on SerDes modeling and calibration experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-team collaboration skills.

Who You Are:

• Technical leader and mentor.
• Strategic, analytical, and collaborative.
• Excellent communicator and problem-solver.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join the High Speed SerDes PHY Architecture Team, a collaborative group dedicated to innovation in high-speed serial technology and robust algorithmic design.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. Your recruiter will provide more details on salary and benefits during the hiring process.

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