Senior Analog IC Design Architect

Full-time - Senior

Hillsboro, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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 a passionate and experienced Analog Design Architect with a deep understanding of PHY analog pre-silicon and post-silicon processes. You possess a strong background in designing, developing, and evaluating physical IP such as SERDES, DDR, and Memory. Your expertise in design trade-offs, flows, and methodologies allows you to make informed decisions that enhance the performance and reliability of the designs you work on. You thrive in collaborative environments, effectively communicating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. Your ability to work with minimal supervision and make strategic decisions significantly impacts the success of the projects you undertake. You are committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in analog design technologies.

Responsibilities

• Driving the development of world class high-performance D2D IPs to enable customer chiplet bases system design win across industries
• Designing, developing, and evaluating PHY analog components for pre-silicon and post-silicon validation
• Driving next gen Die to Die IP architecture definition and path finding
• Customizing PHY designs to meet specific client requirements and performance criteria
• Performing design trade-offs to optimize power, performance, and area (PPA)
• Developing and implementing design flows and methodologies to streamline the design process
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of analog components with digital systems
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members

Requirements

• 15+ years' experience in PHY analog design, including pre-silicon and post-silicon validation
• Strong knowledge of physical IP such as SERDES, DDR/HBM or Die to Die IO Interface
• Expertise in design trade-offs, flows, and methodologies
• Skilled in generating and supporting documentation through written specifications, and communicating those specifications within a design team and to external customers
• Able to work across a multi-site team to communicate ideas, understand problems, and find solutions to create a leading-edge design
• Skilled in troubleshooting and debug of mixed-signal interfaces
• Proficiency in using industry-standard design tools and software
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make strategic decisions
• Experience in leading and driving technical solutions across organization, across function, across geography
• Good written & verbal communication skills and a strong commitment to work in cross functional and globally dispersed teams

Nice-to-haves

• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• A proactive and self-motivated individual who works well with minimal supervision
• A detail-oriented professional with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• A lifelong learner who stays updated with the latest advancements in analog design technologies
• A strategic thinker who can balance multiple priorities and make informed decisions

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Equity and other discretionary bonuses
• Competitive total rewards package