Power Integrity Engineer, Principal

Power Integrity Engineer, Principal

Currently hiring in Sunnyvale, Austin, Chandler and San Diego

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.

In the System Solutions Group, we are shaping solutions for dependable systems, requiring safety, security, reliability, low power, and more. Our team works with customers and industry partners to understand their needs and identify technical requirements. We are passionate about methodologies and automation: we collaborate with customers to make their job easier when they develop their products.

You Are:

You are a seasoned Power Integrity Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the field, specializing in EMIR simulations and 3DIC packaging design. You possess a deep understanding of PDN fundamentals and have extensive hands-on experience with tools like Redhawk, SiWave, and HFSS. You excel at setting up test-benches and running frequency and transient simulations, designing for low noise/spur, SSN, and PSiJ. Your expertise extends to understanding how power delivery impacts PLLs, clocks, and overall system jitter.

You are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have strong coordination and partnership skills. You thrive in cross-functional environments, working closely with Synopsys’ IP teams to translate electrical specifications into design requirements. You are innovative, with a proven ability to devise creative design solutions, and possess excellent organizational and planning skills.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing cutting-edge packaging solutions for leading 3DIC customers in the datacenter, AI/ML space.
• Architecting power delivery systems, including multi-chip modules, substrates, PCBs, and on-die PDN models.
• Setting up test-benches and running frequency and transient simulations for power integrity analysis.
• Designing for low noise/spur, SSN, and PSiJ, and understanding their impact on overall system jitter.
• Collaborating with Synopsys’ IP teams to translate electrical specifications into design requirements.
• Working on innovative design solutions and contributing to the development of dependable systems.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing the reliability and performance of cutting-edge 3DIC packaging solutions.
• Contributing to the development of advanced technologies for datacenter and AI/ML applications.
• Improving power delivery systems and reducing noise and jitter in complex multi-chip modules.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and technical excellence.
• Ensuring the successful integration of Synopsys’ IP portfolio into customer designs.
• Supporting the advancement of methodologies and automation in system solutions.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s, MS, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in the Power Integrity field.
• Strong knowledge of Power/Signal Integrity fundamentals (PDN, EMIR, Basic Analog circuits, Transmission Line theory, Xtalk, S-parameters, channel simulations).
• Experience with chip-level PDN analysis using Redhawk for EM-IR (both static and Dynamic), generated CPM models, etc.
• Expertise in the Electromagnetics field with 5+ years of hands-on experience using 2.5D and 3DFEM solvers such as SiWave and HFSS.
• System-level power integrity simulation experience: VRM + PCB + PKG + Interposer + Stacked dies.

Who You Are:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong coordination and partnership skills.
• Innovative with a proven ability to devise creative design solutions.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Effective communicator with good presentation skills.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a highly skilled team within the System Solutions Group, focused on developing dependable systems with an emphasis on safety, security, reliability, and low power. The team collaborates with customers and industry partners to understand their needs and identify technical requirements, driving innovation and excellence in chip design and software security.

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.

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.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.