Analog Design, Sr Staff Engineer · Synopsys

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:16:08 GMT
Engineering

Synopsys · Ottawa · Competitive salary and benefits package · onsite

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products.

We are seeking an expert analog design engineer with a passion for high-speed integrated circuits and a drive to push the boundaries of SERDES technology. As a Sr Staff Engineer, you will lead the design and development of high-performance analog and mixed-signal solutions in advanced process nodes.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing SERDES standards to develop innovative transceiver architectures and sub-block specifications for Multi-Gbps NRZ & PAM4 SERDES IP.

Investigating and architecting advanced circuit solutions to overcome bottlenecks, achieving breakthroughs in power efficiency, area reduction, and performance.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including analog, digital, and layout engineers,to optimize design and verification strategies for superior quality and project efficiency.

Presenting and critically reviewing simulation data within project teams and at external industry panels or customer meetings.

Overseeing physical layout to minimize parasitics, device stress, and process variations, ensuring robust manufacturability and reliability.

Documenting design features, creating comprehensive test plans, and ensuring traceability throughout the development lifecycle.

Consulting on electrical characterization of SERDES IP, analyzing customer silicon data, and proposing enhancements or post-silicon updates as needed.

Impact:

Driving the next generation of high-speed data communication through pioneering SERDES architectures.

Enabling Synopsys customers to achieve industry-leading performance, power efficiency, and reliability in their products.

Fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation within a diverse, high-caliber design team.

Accelerating project timelines by streamlining design and verification methodologies.

Enhancing the overall quality and competitiveness of Synopsys IP offerings through expert problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Mentoring and developing junior engineers, strengthening the team's collective expertise and future leadership pipeline.

Requirements:

Ph.D. with 6+ years, or M.Sc. with 8+ years of practical analog IC design experience, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Deep expertise in transistor-level circuit design and sound CMOS fundamentals.

Hands-on design experience with one or more SERDES sub-circuits (e.g., receive equalizers, samplers, drivers, serializers/deserializers, voltage-controlled oscillators, PLLs, bandgap references, ADCs, DACs).

Proficiency with schematic entry, physical layout, and design verification tools; familiarity with SPICE simulators and simulation methodologies.

Experience with analog/digital co-design for performance optimization, including calibration, adaptation, and timing handoff.

Knowledge of reliability and layout effects (EM, IR, aging, matching, proximity, ESD, etc.).

Proficiency in Verilog-A for analog behavioral modeling, and experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, C, Python, or MATLAB.

Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Team:

You will join a dynamic, growing analog and mixed-signal design team focused on developing cutting-edge Multi-Gbps SERDES IP.

The team is composed of passionate engineers from diverse backgrounds, collaborating closely with digital designers, layout specialists, and software/CAD experts.

Our culture emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

With access to best-in-class design tools and in-house support, this team thrives on solving industry-defining challenges and delivering world-class IP to Synopsys' global customers.

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.