Mixed-Signal AMS Co-Simulation Verification Engineer · Synopsys

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:18:44 GMT
Engineering

Synopsys · Mississauga · 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.

These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries.

You Are:

You are a passionate engineer who thrives at the intersection of analog and digital design. With a keen analytical mindset and a collaborative spirit, you are motivated by solving complex technical challenges that drive the future of connectivity.

Whether you are an ambitious new graduate eager to launch your career or an experienced engineer ready to deepen your expertise, you are excited by the opportunity to work on advanced Ethernet and PCIe SERDES IP deployed in the most cutting-edge SoCs.

You value not only technical mastery but also teamwork, mentorship, and the continuous pursuit of innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Define, implement, and track comprehensive verification test plans to ensure robust coverage and quality for SERDES IP.

Build, enhance, and maintain top-level UVM-based System Verilog testbenches and AMS co-simulation environments, integrating RTL, behavioral models, and transistor-level netlists.

Perform functional verification of SERDES blocks, including TX/RX data paths, equalization algorithms, adaptation loops, CDR behavior, PLL locking, and analog/digital interactions.

Debug and resolve simulation failures across analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains, ensuring root-cause analysis and timely solutions.

Conduct design reliability checks such as electromigration (EM), IR analysis, and device-level stress evaluations to ensure silicon robustness.

Collaborate closely with mixed-signal designers, modeling engineers, and system architects across global Synopsys teams to deliver best-in-class IP.

The Impact You Will Have:

Enable the successful verification and deployment of high-performance SERDES and mixed-signal IP in leading-edge SoCs worldwide.

Drive quality and reliability in silicon that powers AI, automotive, cloud, and mobile applications at massive scale.

Advance the state-of-the-art in AMS co-simulation methodologies, influencing future verification flows and processes.

Contribute to the early detection and resolution of critical design issues, reducing time-to-market and silicon re-spins.

Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and technical knowledge sharing across analog, digital, and architecture teams.

Enhance Synopsys’ reputation as the premier provider of high-speed connectivity IP through engineering excellence and innovation.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred for new grads).

Strong foundational understanding of analog circuits (op-amps, bandgaps, PLLs, ADCs, TX/RX components, etc.).

Exposure to Verilog/System Verilog and AMS concepts or circuit design (coursework, labs, or hands-on experience).

Experience with AMS tools such as HSPICE, XA, Custom Sim, VCS, and scripting languages like Python, Perl, and UNIX shell.

Proficiency with System Verilog/UVM and AMS tools (HSPICE, XA, Custom Sim, VCS).

Ability to debug analog-digital interactions and define robust verification strategies; experience mentoring is a plus for senior candidates.

Who You Are:

Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Effective communicator who collaborates well in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Self-motivated and driven to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptable and eager to learn, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Proactive in seeking feedback, sharing knowledge, and mentoring others when possible.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Synopsys IPG Co-Simulation (COSIM) team, a group of expert engineers at the leading edge of mixed-signal verification. The team works in close partnership with analog, digital, modeling, and architecture groups across North America, Europe, and Asia. Together, you drive engineering excellence and deliver high-impact IP that powers the world’s most advanced silicon solutions. You’ll enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where innovation, technical rigor, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do.

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.