Master Thesis internship | High bandwidth CTLE for SerDes Receiver

Category Interns/Temp Hire Type Intern Job ID 13810 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 12/01/2026

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Internship Experience:
At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Investigate and analyze very high-bandwidth Continuous Time Linear Equalizer (CTLE) architectures for high-speed SerDes receiver frontends.
• Design, simulate, and characterize programmable gain and frequency response amplifiers with bandwidths exceeding 50GHz and low noise performance.
• Collaborate with experienced analog IC design engineers to review and refine circuit concepts and implementation strategies.
• Document your research findings, design choices, and simulation results, presenting them to technical teams for feedback and discussion.
• Contribute creative ideas to advance the state-of-the-art in high-speed analog equalization, participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, or a closely related field.
• Understanding of analog circuit design fundamentals, including amplifiers, frequency response, and noise analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Passion for innovation and eagerness to collaborate in a diverse, inclusive team environment.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 6 months (Master thesis internship)
• Location: Lagoas Park, Oeiras (Lisbon). Portugal
• Working Model: Hybrid 
• Full-Time
• Start Date: Defined by the University.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

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.