Analog Methodology Engineer, Principal

Kanata, Ontario, Canada

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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 5627 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 31/10/2024

The broad DesignWare IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, embedded test, analog IP, interface IP, security IP, embedded processors, and subsystems. To accelerate prototyping, software development and integration of IP into SoCs, Synopsys' IP Accelerated initiative offers IP Prototyping Kits and IP subsystems. Our extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. At Synopsys, you will have the opportunity to find the perfect blend of our exceptional EDA presence and our broad IP portfolio.

Our Solution IP group is ramping up high-performance computing (HPC) demand, therefore we are looking for an enthusiastic applicant to join our team. You will be working with a cross functional team of analog and mixed signal circuit designers from a wide variety of backgrounds on design and methodology. This position requires hands on experience with transistor level simulations, reliability analysis, static timing analysis (STA) tools, a vast knowledge of mixed signal circuit design principles, a deep understanding of silicon IP release requirements, strong scripting skills to automate flows and the ability to lead and train junior engineers to become experts with new methodologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical field
BSEE degree and 18-25 years of experience in IC design, or MSEE (or PhD) with 15-18 years of experience.
Extensive programming skills in languages such as Python, Perl, TCL and C/C++
Ability to provide automation for rapid and dynamic design needs is highly sought-after
Extensive knowledge of Analog & Mixed-Signal circuit design
Direct design experience in high speed PHY such as SERDES, DDR or HBM is a strong plus
Proficiency with spice simulators including HSPICE, PrimeSim/FineSim and XA
Deep knowledge on DC/AC/Transient, Cross corners PVT, Static & Dynamic CCK, Equivalency checks, Aging, EMIR/SHE Reliability analysis, Monte Carlo simulations
Must be a team player with good written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated, thorough design styles, detail oriented, and work with multiple functional teams with good engineering practices
Understanding of behavioral Verilog models & experience in SystemVerilog for AMS circuits
Prior experience on products/test chips bring up, lab debug and simulations to silicon correlation is highly desirable
Experience with STA and cell characterization such as Nanotime, Primetime, SiliconSmart
Candidate with Machine Learning paradigms/techniques understandings with knowledge of applying it in modeling, circuit design flow & simulations is desirable

Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com

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.

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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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