Analog Design, Sr Architect - 18729

Synopsys Inc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys is seeking a seasoned expert to drive the development of high-speed DDR and HBM PHY interfaces. You will lead cross-disciplinary efforts across analog, digital and verification teams, translating customer needs into robust IP features and performance.

With 12+ years in mixed-signal design, you’ll guide design reviews, mentoring colleagues across locations, and shape next-generation products while collaborating with customers and standards bodies to keep Synopsys at the forefront of

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of high-speed interface principles including mixed-signal design and off-chip signaling.
• Expertise in generating and supporting documentation through written specifications.
• Proficiency in custom analog design, simulation, test planning, and verification of complex IC components.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for mixed-signal interfaces.
• Experience working in multi-site teams and collaborating with design, verification, layout, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer desires for DDR and HBM PHY interface performance and translate into product features.
• Translate desires into a set of design features and functions for Synopsys IP.
• Guide the custom analog designers and optimize for performance, power, and area.
• Interact with design teams across logical, analog, and layout disciplines to ensure alignment.
• Support customers in their implementation of the product and contribute to standards committees.

Skills

High-speed interface principles

Analog design

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Cross-site collaboration

Communication

Job description

Location:

This position is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the United States. While we are open to considering remote candidates on a case-by-case basis, our preference is for individuals who can work in a hybrid environment and participate in in-person collaboration when appropriate.

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 seasoned expert in high-speed interface principles with a deep understanding of mixed-signal design and off-chip signaling. You have a proven track record of generating and supporting comprehensive documentation through written specifications and possess exceptional communication skills to convey these specifications within a design team and to external customers. You are adept at custom analog design, simulation, test planning, and verification of complex integrated circuit components. With at least 12 years of relevant experience, you have honed your skills in troubleshooting and debugging mixed-signal interfaces. You thrive in a collaborative, multi-site team environment and are passionate about translating customer desires into innovative product design features and functions. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving the development of next-generation DDR and HBM PHYs in the Synopsys IP portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Understanding marketing and customer desires for Synopsys’ DDR and HBM PHY interface performance and functionality.
• Translating those desires into a set of product design features and functions.
• Guiding the custom analog designers.
• Optimizing the design for performance, power, and area.
• Interacting and communicating with design teams performing logical design, logical verification, analog circuit design and verification, and layout design.
• Supporting customers in their implementation of the product.
• Tracking industry developments through standards committees, representing Synopsys in these committees.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive the innovation and development of high-performance DDR and HBM PHY interfaces.
• Ensure Synopsys’ products meet and exceed market and customer expectations.
• Enhance the functionality and performance of Synopsys’ IP portfolio through cutting-edge design and optimization.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ presence and influence in standards committees and industry developments.
• Facilitate seamless integration and implementation of Synopsys products for customers worldwide.
• Contribute to the overall success and technological advancement of Synopsys.

What You’ll Need:

• Deep understanding of high-speed interface principles, such as mixed-signal design and off-chip signaling.
• Expertise in generating and supporting documentation through written specifications.
• Proficiency in custom analog design, simulation, test planning, and verification of complex integrated circuit components.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for mixed-signal interfaces.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.

Who You Are:

You are a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multi-site teams. You are detail-oriented, highly analytical, and capable of addressing complex and multi-dimensional issues. Your extensive experience and mastery-level knowledge position you as a pre-eminent expert in your field. You are driven by innovation and have a strategic mindset that aligns with Synopsys’ goals and objectives.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a collaborative, multi-person engineering team engaged in similar activities on related DDR and HBM PHY development projects. This team is dedicated to planning and executing the design for the next-generation DDR and HBM PHYs in the Synopsys IP portfolio, ensuring that Synopsys remains at the forefront of technological innovation.