Analog Design, Sr Staff Engineer - 17402

Synopsys, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Total rewards package

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking an experienced analog/mixed-signal IC design engineer to drive SerDes IP architectures and deliver high-performance transceiver solutions.

You will translate standards into robust architectures, mentor teammates, and collaborate across analog, digital, and layout groups to optimize power, speed, and silicon quality. You will contribute to post-silicon improvements, support system teams, and help advance automation to raise productivity in a

Qualifications

• Advanced analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
• Experience with high-speed SerDes architectures beyond 200 Gbps performance.
• Strong transistor-level design and system budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Define transceiver architectures and analog sub-block specs for NRZ and PAM4 IP.
• Develop circuit solutions to optimize power, area, speed, and robustness.
• Collaborate with analog, digital, and layout teams for design, verification, and implementation.
• Guide physical layout to minimize parasitics and process variation.
• Define and execute design and verification strategies using standard tools.
• Present results and design tradeoffs to teams and stakeholders.
• Document features, test plans, and results clearly.
• Support characterization and post-silicon improvements.
• Assist system team and develop automation to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Analog design

DSP

Communications theory

Circuit modeling

Verilog-A modeling

SPICE simulation

Education

M.A.Sc. with 8+ years

PhD with 6+ years

Tools

SPICE

Verilog-A

Schematic entry

Physical layout

Job description

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

An experienced analog circuit designer with deep expertise in high-speed Multi-Gbps NRZ and PAM4 SerDes IP, including advanced process nodes such as FinFET and Gate-all-around(GAA). You excel at translating SerDes standards into robust, high-performance circuit architectures and are skilled in transistor-level design, system budgeting, and analog/digital co-design.

You are proactive, analytical, and collaborative, with a strong ability to identify architectural bottlenecks and drive innovative solutions that improve silicon quality and reliability. As a technical leader and mentor, you value design excellence, knowledge sharing, and team growth. You are committed to continuous learning, diversity, inclusion, and delivering impactful results in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review SerDes standards and define transceiver architectures and analog sub-block specifications for high-speed NRZ and PAM4 IP.
• Develop advanced circuit solutions to improve power, area, speed, and silicon robustness.
• Collaborate with analog, digital, and layout teams to ensure efficient design, verification, and implementation.
• Guide physical layout to minimize parasitics, device stress, and process variation.
• Define and execute design and verification strategies using industry-standard simulation tools.
• Present technical results and design tradeoffs to internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Document design features, test plans, and results clearly and accurately.
• Support electrical characterization, analyze customer silicon data, and contribute to post-silicon improvements.
• Assist the system team and develop automation to improve productivity and quality.

The Impact You Will Have

• Drive innovation in high-speed analog and mixed-signal design for next-generation connectivity, computing, networking, and AI.
• Influence SerDes architecture and improve scalability, performance, and power efficiency across the IP portfolio.
• Strengthen product quality and reliability through rigorous design, verification, and documentation.
• Mentor team members and promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Help deliver integrated solutions that meet demanding customer requirements and support successful post-silicon results.

What You'll Need

• M.A.Sc. with 8+ years or PhD with 6+ years of relevant analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
• Strong background in circuit/system modeling, analog design, DSP, and communications theory.
• Proven experience with Multi-Gbps SerDes architectures, including TX, RX, equalizers, samplers, drivers, serializers/deserializers, PLLs, DLLs, bandgaps, regulators, oscillators, ADCs, and DACs.
• Experience with analog/digital co-design, calibration, adaptation, and timing handoff.
• Familiarity with ESD design, custom high-speed digital logic, and reliability considerations such as EM, IR, aging, and self-heating.
• Proficiency in schematic entry, physical layout, SPICE simulation, and Verilog-A modeling.
• Strong understanding of jitter, noise, signal integrity, parasitics, crosstalk, and design-for-reliability principles.
• Excellent communication, documentation, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

Who You Are

• Collaborative, open-minded, and eager to learn from and support others.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality results.
• A clear communicator who can explain complex technical concepts effectively.
• Adaptable, resilient, and proactive in fast-paced environments.
• Dedicated to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You will join the Interface IP group in Mississauga, ON, a cross-functional team of analog and mixed-signal designers working on high-speed SerDes IP in the latest FinFET process nodes. The team operates with a full suite of industry-standard IC design tools supplemented by custom in-house automation supported by an experienced CAD and software team. This is a growing R&D organization focused on delivering SerDes IP that exceeds 200Gbps for networking, data center, and AI applications. You will collaborate closely with digital designers, verification engineers, layout specialists, and product engineering teams across Synopsys.

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.