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Synopsys Inc

Senior System Architect, Analog Design

Synopsys Inc, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

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Senior System Architect Overview 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

Key Qualifications (Cross‑disciplinary)

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.

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