SerDes Analog Behavioral Modeling & Validation Engineer - 16514

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16514 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/25/2026

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.

You Are:

You’re an analog circuit design and simulation expert with deep SerDes knowledge and a passion for validating behavioral models. You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced teams, ensuring models accurately reflect circuit behavior and empower digital verification. Your attention to detail, proactive mindset, and communication skills make you a trusted partner in delivering reliable connectivity IP.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with analog teams for SPICE-vs-model correlation and sign-off.
• Develop and refine behavioral models for high-speed SerDes blocks.
• Capture calibration, adaptation, and impairments in models.
• Work with digital verification teams on edge-case coverage.
• Automate comparison flows and improve model fidelity.
• Embed realistic non-idealities and verify behavioral netlists.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Deliver high-trust models, reducing mixed-signal bugs.
• Enable realistic digital verification and improve coverage.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation for robust connectivity IP.
• Catch issues early and accelerate debug cycles.
• Foster collaboration between analog, modeling, and DV teams.

What You’ll Need:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years experience.
• Expertise in SerDes analog blocks and modeling impairments.
• Fluency with SPICE tools and waveform analysis.
• Strong scripting/programming in Python, TCL, Perl, C/C++.
• Experience automating comparisons and reporting.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative communicator and analog specialist.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and rigorous.
• Committed to continuous improvement and mentoring.
• Adaptable in fast-moving environments.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a multidisciplinary group focused on modeling, validation, and verification of high-speed SerDes IP—bridging analog and digital domains for industry-leading solutions.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. 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.