Analog Design, Staff Engineer - SerDes Timing Analysis Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15320 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/23/2026

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 are a passionate, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. With a strong foundation in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design, you are eager to contribute theoretical expertise and hands-on experience to cutting-edge projects. You enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and bring a solutions-driven mindset to every task. Your curiosity drives you to stay current with the latest process technologies, such as FinFET and GAA CMOS, and you are always looking for ways to optimize design flows and methodologies.

You excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, bringing together analog, digital, and integration designers from diverse backgrounds to achieve outstanding results. Your leadership skills shine, whether guiding a team through technical challenges or supporting their growth and development from an HR perspective. You are comfortable presenting technical findings to stakeholders, advocating for quality, and driving continuous improvement. Your excellent communication and documentation abilities ensure that your ideas are clearly understood by peers and management alike.

You embrace diversity and inclusivity, recognizing the value of varied perspectives in driving innovation. You are adaptable, open to feedback, and committed to personal and professional growth. Above all, you are motivated by the impact your work can have on leading-edge products that power the connected world.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Characterizing timing, analyzing timing results, and generating timing models for high-speed SERDES IP in advanced process technologies.
• Developing and aligning timing flow and methodologies to ensure the efficiency and quality of deliverables.
• Conducting design reviews, evaluating timing views and reports, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Presenting the results of timing assessments and critical issue investigations, making strategic recommendations for successful project outcomes.
• Ensuring adherence to established processes to maximize design quality and reliability.
• Consulting on the timing characteristics of SerDes IP products and proposing solutions for Static Timing Analysis (STA) closure.
• Providing technical and HR leadership to your team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive the successful development and delivery of industry-leading high-speed analog IP solutions.
• Help Synopsys maintain its leadership in advanced process technologies by ensuring the highest standards in timing accuracy and model quality.
• Enable rapid and reliable integration of SerDes IP into customer SoCs, accelerating time-to-market.
• Enhance team productivity and technical excellence through optimized methodologies and best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation in analog and mixed-signal design.
• Support the advancement of diverse, cross-functional teams, shaping the next generation of semiconductor technology leaders.

What You’ll Need:

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with 3-8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of transistor-level circuit design and CMOS fundamentals.
• Expertise in setup and hold timing analysis, timing characterization, modelling, simulation, and verification.
• Familiarity with custom digital design and high-speed logic path analysis.
• Experience with industry-standard timing tools such as Primetime, Nanotime, or their equivalents.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (TCL, Perl, C, Python, MATLAB) for automation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with physical layout of high-speed circuits and SPICE simulators is a plus.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative team player who thrives in a diverse, cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical thinker and problem solver with a keen eye for detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to take ownership of challenging projects.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive culture and supporting the growth of your team.
• Adaptable, open to feedback, and continuously seeking to learn and improve.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic, rapidly growing analog and mixed-signal R&D team at the forefront of high-speed IC development. The team brings together experts in analog, digital, and top-level integration design, collaborating closely with software and CAD specialists. Our state-of-the-art design environment combines industry-leading tools with custom in-house solutions, enabling innovation and excellence. We value diversity, mentorship, and teamwork, and are committed to developing both cutting-edge technology and exceptional engineers.

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.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.