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Analog Design, Staff Engineer

Moreira, Porto, Portugal
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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

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 7217 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/12/2024

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 seasoned analog design engineer with a passion for creating cutting-edge technology. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering, you possess extensive experience in analog design simulation and analysis. You are adept at using various EDA tools for schematic entry, physical layout, and design verification, including SPICE notation and tools like Synopsys Custom Compiler or Cadence Virtuoso. Your familiarity with analog design simulation and testbench methodology, including AC, DC, Transient, and Monte-Carlo verifications, sets you apart.

You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, helping them grow and excel in their roles. Your strong communication skills in English enable you to effectively document methods and training materials, ensuring your team can leverage new tools and flows to increase efficiency. You are proactive in providing feedback to improve internal tools and are committed to streamlining design processes and reducing time-to-market.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Conducting analog design simulation and analysis using novel in-development analog design tools and flows.
  • Providing feedback to internal tools teams to enhance tool functionality and usability.
  • Documenting methods, creating documentation, and training materials for internal designers.
  • Mentoring and training junior engineers to promote growth and development within the team.
  • Improving the efficiency of the analog design flow within the Synopsys IP Group.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimization of design tools.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Enhancing the overall efficiency of analog design processes within Synopsys.
  • Reducing time-to-market for high-performance silicon chips and software content.
  • Empowering junior engineers through mentorship and training, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Driving innovation by providing valuable feedback to improve internal design tools and flows.
  • Contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of the industry.
  • Ensuring the successful implementation of new design methodologies and tools within the team.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related experience, Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or a PhD in electrical engineering.
  • Analog design skills and experience with designing for optimal PPA (power, performance, and area).
  • Proficiency in simulation using various analog design tools.
  • Experience with EDA tools for schematic entry, physical layout, and design verification.
  • Knowledge of analog layout parasitics, especially for low nm technologies (FinFET, GAA).

Who You Are:

  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • A team player with a collaborative mindset.
  • Proactive in debugging and resolving issues independently.
  • Skilled in creating clear and concise documentation.

The Team You’ ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to streamlining design processes and reducing time-to-market. This team focuses on testing, improving, and training designers on cutting-edge flows and tools developed at Synopsys to enhance analog design efficiency. Your role will involve significant collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

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.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

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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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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

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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

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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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