Hardware Engineer, Sr Engineer

Moreira, Porto, Portugal

Engineering

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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

The “Hardware Engineer” is mandate is to design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems in compliance with the project’s test specifications and Synopsys’ test methodologies.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of test tasks. They will incorporate any of Test Specification Generation, Setup Preparation, Board Design, IC Characterization, Documentation, and Prototype Evaluation and Characterization

Responsibilities and Duties:

Performing testing on silicon implementations of high-speed analog integrated circuits;
Results review and debugging of silicon under test, as well as hardware supporting;
Running characterization tests and creating test reports;
Apply theoretical knowledge to investigate and explain circuit behavior and circuit limitations in a testing and characterization environment.

Key Qualifications

Degree in Engineering or Applied Science (or equivalent). At least, 1-2 years working experience in a related field;
Basic Analog IC circuit knowledge;
Basic debugging skills;
Lab equipment skills (oscilloscopes, network analyzers);
Software programming experience (MATLAB, Python are preferences);
Basic knowledge on FPGA programming (Verilog);
Knowledge of NRZ and PAM4 encoding;
Familiarity with Board Design;
Familiarity with UNIX operating systems;
Good English communication skills.

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

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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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Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
Time Away

In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
Family Support

Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
ESPP

Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
Retirement Plans

Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
Compensation

Competitive salaries.

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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

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When you apply to join us, your resume, skills, and experience are first reviewed for consideration.

Phone Screen

Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you, share more about the role, and answer any questions you might have.

Interview

Next up is interviewing (in person or virtual). You’ll be invited to meet with members of the hiring team to discuss your skills and experience, and what you’re looking for in your next role.

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

There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation.

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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