Analog Design, Sr Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16864 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04/07/2026

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 an experienced analog design engineer passionate about developing high-performance integrated circuits that power today’s most advanced technologies. Your deep expertise in CMOS analog design, coupled with your ability to lead and mentor teams, enables you to tackle complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions. You thrive in multicultural, cross-functional environments, collaborating with global teams to bring cutting-edge SerDes products to life. Your analytical mindset, strong organizational skills, and commitment to continuous learning make you a valuable contributor, dedicated to ensuring the reliability and excellence of every design. You take ownership of your work, proactively identifying improvements, optimizing for performance, power, and area, and ensuring seamless correlation between silicon and simulation results. You are motivated by the opportunity to impact industries such as mobile, automotive, cloud computing, HPC, AI, IoT, 5G, and storage, knowing that your designs enable faster, smarter, and more secure connections. You value diversity, inclusion, and the chance to work with talented colleagues who share your drive for innovation. Your communication skills allow you to confidently share ideas, lead design reviews, and train less experienced engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are ready to advance your career and shape the technology of tomorrow, Synopsys welcomes you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing medium to large complexity analog circuits for high-speed SerDes products supporting Ethernet and PCIe standards.
• Coordinating and guiding analog designers to ensure designs meet electrical specifications and reliability constraints.
• Defining methods and procedures for project execution, including planning analog design activities and associated milestones.
• Conducting and preparing design reviews, following up on improvements, and ensuring high quality outcomes.
• Evaluating parasitic effects related to layout implementations, collaborating with layout teams to optimize performance, power, and area.
• Ensuring silicon correlation with simulation results, validating design accuracy and robustness.
• Mentoring and training less experienced analog designers, fostering skill development within the team.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate the development of industry-leading SerDes products used in diverse markets such as mobile, automotive, AI, HPC, IoT, 5G, and storage.
• Enhance product reliability and performance through rigorous design reviews and optimization practices.
• Drive innovation by implementing advanced FinFET/GAA process nodes in analog integrated circuits.
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration, enabling seamless integration of analog and mixed signal designs.
• Contribute to Synopsys’ reputation as the provider of high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions.
• Support the growth and skill development of the team by mentoring and training junior engineers.

What You’ll Need:

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience.
• Proven track record in CMOS analog design, including hands-on experience with ADC, DAC, PLL, Rx, Tx, References, etc.
• Experience coordinating design activities across teams and managing medium complexity designs.
• Familiarity with IC design packages and UNIX operating systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative team player who thrives in multicultural, global environments.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator, able to lead reviews and share knowledge clearly.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to high standards of reliability and performance.
• Open to learning and mentoring, fostering growth for yourself and others.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a fast-growing analog and mixed signal R&D team dedicated to developing high-speed analog integrated circuits using the latest FinFET and GAA process nodes. The team is dynamic, multicultural, and cross-functional, collaborating globally to deliver innovative SerDes solutions that enable chip-to-chip communications across multiple industries. Together, you will tackle complex challenges, share expertise, and drive the continuous advancement of Synopsys’ IP portfolio.

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.