SerDes Signal Integrity (SI) Lead - 16982

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16982 Base Salary Range $209000-$313000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 05/27/2026

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 a signal integrity expert with advanced knowledge of high-speed NRZ and PAM4 SerDes transceivers for PCIe and Ethernet. With an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, you bring both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in SI design and validation. You collaborate well with cross-functional teams, thrive on solving complex technical challenges, and are comfortable leading SI strategy across multiple product lines. You’re detail-oriented, communicate clearly, and are committed to delivering robust, high-performance solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and maintain SerDes SI requirements for PCIe/Ethernet products.
• Develop SI strategy with the 3DIC team (bump-map, package escape, channel feasibility).
• Lead SI investigations and document findings.
• Participate in industry SI workgroups and apply evolving standards.
• Sign off on testchip SI and RX/TX PFE design reviews.
• Support customer deliverables and debug interactions.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Set SI standards for high-performance compute products.
• Reduce risks and speed time-to-market for SerDes IP.
• Ensure industry-leading compliance and reliability.
• Facilitate cross-team SI consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Enhance customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution.
• Advance SI methodology and best practices at Synopsys.

What You’ll Need:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Expertise in SerDes SI for PCIe/Ethernet (128Gbps+, 200Gbps+).
• Experience with IBIS-AMI, ADS, Matlab, HFSS, and simulation correlation.
• Knowledge of industry SI requirements and workgroups.
• Proven leadership in SI investigations and documentation.

Who You Are:

• Strategic, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Customer-focused and proactive problem solver.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join an elite R&D group focused on developing next-generation SerDes IP for HPC, wireline, and optical applications. Collaborate with industry-leading SI, design, and verification experts.

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.

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.