Analog Design, Staff Engineer

Porto Salvo, Lisbon District, 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

Date posted 03/26/2026

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16564 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/26/2026

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, powering self-driving cars, cloud infrastructure, and 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:

A Staff‑level analog/MS engineer who owns complex designs end‑to‑end, influences architecture, and mentors others. You balance performance, reliability, and schedule in advanced CMOS and communicate clearly across teams.

If you are excited by the prospect of shaping high-speed connectivity in AI, cloud, automotive, and beyond - and you seek to empower some of the world’s most advanced systems - this role is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Taking end-to-end ownership of critical analog and mixed-signal blocks in high-speed SERDES designs
Making architectural and circuit-level tradeoffs to optimize power, performance, area, and reliability
Defining, verifying, and documenting testbenches for rigorous pre-silicon validation
Leading custom analog layout coordination, ensuring parasitic awareness and post-layout optimization
Driving robustness and quality sign-off processes, including PVT, mismatch, aging, reliability, and yield analysis
Aligning system-level interfaces and usability considerations for seamless integration
Executing silicon bring-up, characterization, and correlation against design specifications
Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team

What You’ll Need:

MS/PhD in Electronics/Computer Engineer or equivalent; typically 7+ years or equivalent Staff‑level impact
Deep analog/MS in deep sub‑micron CMOS; signal integrity/noise/jitter
Proven architecture tradeoffs and production silicon experience
Strong custom analog layout collaboration; post‑layout optimization
Excellent communication; ability to influence across teams

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join the IP and System Solutions Group, a cornerstone of Synopsys' mission to enable the industry's most advanced silicon. The SERDES team is renowned for developing high-speed interface IP, deployed across a wide range of applications and technology nodes. This multidisciplinary group collaborates closely to deliver high-performance, power-efficient chips, optimizing power, performance, and area (PPA) while accelerating time-to-market. You’ll work alongside experts in architecture, circuit design, layout, and system integration, fostering innovation and excellence in every project.

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.

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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.

** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm

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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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