Senior System Architect, Analog Design

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 13383 Base Salary Range $227000-$341000 Remote Eligible Yes Date Posted 19/11/2025

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our Enterprise SerDes team leads in high-speed chip design, enabling tomorrow’s connectivity for PCIe and Ethernet. Join us to create the future of pervasive intelligence.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA; Remote option may also be a possibility. 

You Are:

You are an expert in system-level architecture for serial-link transceivers, with 15+ years of experience and a passion for pushing technology boundaries. You thrive in cross-functional teams, communicate complex ideas clearly, and have a track record of successful product development. Your deep knowledge of high-speed analog/digital design and strong leadership make you an ideal fit.

What You’ll Be Doing:

•  Architecture: definition of architecture and specifications for the transmitter and receiver
• Modelling:   design and maintenance of the system level model
• Signal/Power Integrity: analyzing different signal and power integrity requirements  
• Sign-off: system level simulation of the design performance across multiple protocols and channels
•  Silicon: qualification and correlation of performance and algorithms in silicon
• Customers:  assisting customers on system level performance and algorithmic issues 

What You’ll Need:

• You have a MSc or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 15+ yrs of experience.
• Familiarity with modelling of SERDES transmitters and receivers in Matlab or similar tool
•  Knowledge of circuit topologies in high-speed Rx/Tx SerDes PHY
• Understanding of Tx/Rx equalization techniques.
•  Knowledge of CDR architectures and CDR loop dynamics
•  Experience in analyzing link budgets for either NRZ and PAM4 high-speed serial links
• Knowledge about common high-speed serial data protocols including Ethernet, OIF, JESD, CPRI
• Experience in lab testing of high-speed serial links

 Due to the cross disciplinary nature of this position, key qualifications include one or more of the following…

• Modelling - experience in Matlab/Simulink/C modeling of circuits and systems
• Communications theory - equalization, coding, noise/crosstalk filtering
• Digital - background in digital signal process (DSP)
•  Analog - background in high-speed analog CMOS circuit design
• Hardware - awareness on per-protocol handing of RX and TX adaptation; hands on experience in measurement of transceiver performance

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive next-gen connectivity solutions.
• Advance Synopsys’ technical leadership.
• Enable superior performance for customers.
• Mentor and elevate team expertise.
• Contribute to industry standards.
• Promote collaboration and innovation

Who You Are:

• Innovative, collaborative, and detail-oriented leader.
• Strong communicator and problem-solver.
• Committed to diversity and continuous learning.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a collaborative group of analog, digital, and hardware engineers driving enterprise connectivity innovation.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. Your recruiter will share details 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.

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 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.