Firmware Engineer, Staff - SerDes

Pavia, Lombardy, Italy

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

Seeking a highly motivated and innovative firmware engineer. The candidate would be working as part of a highly experienced PHY IP team, and be involved in developing firmware for embedded processors in current and next generation SerDes products. Also, the candidate would be responsible for FW development in the lab, and of the related verification with real silicon during the bring up phase.
The position offers an excellent opportunity to work with an expert team of engineers responsible for delivering high-end mixed-signal designs from specification development to prototype test-chips and state-of-the-art IP products.

Main Responsibilities:

Firmware development for embedded microprocessors
Designing, developing, and testing C/C++ based functions and applications
Interact with team members during firmware development and debugging
Collaboration with firmware and hardware teams from other sites
Participate in firmware integration, debug and silicon hardware bring up

Key Qualifications:

BSEE or MSEE with 4+ years of embedded software development
Excellent firmware development and programming skills
Experience with structured firmware development, verification and documentation process
Demonstrated experience executing projects from start to completion
Experience working with internal team members and customers on complex technical issues

Preferred Experience / Knowledge

Experience with digital logic design, simulation and debug using Verilog and SystemVerilog
Basic understanding of SerDes standards is an asset
Scripting experience (Bash, Tcl, Python, Perl) is an asset
Good organization and 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.

Our Silicon IP business is all about integrating more capabilities into an SoC—faster. We offer the world’s broadest portfolio of silicon IP—predesigned blocks of logic, memory, interfaces, analog, security, and embedded processors. All to help customers integrate more capabilities. Meet unique performance, power, and size requirements of their target applications. And get differentiated products to market quickly with reduced risk.

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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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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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

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Offer

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Onboarding

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Welcome!

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