SerDes Analog Behavioral Modeling & Validation Engineer - 16514

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16514 Base Salary Range $151000-$226000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 05/17/2026

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.

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