SerDes Silicon Validation Engineer

Synopsys; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys is seeking a hands-on lab engineer in Hillsboro, Oregon to validate SerDes PHY IP and drive test-plans across silicon and board level environments. You will work with high-speed lab gear, debug issues across silicon, hardware, firmware, and test setups, and collaborate with analog designers and product teams to ensure performance targets are met.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and strong experience with Verilog, MATLAB/Python automation, and oscilloscopes;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of analog IC circuit design and high-speed mixed-signal environments.
• Hands-on debugging across silicon, hardware, firmware and test setups.
• Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Programming experience in MATLAB or Python for test automation and data analysis.
• FPGA programming with Verilog for test pattern generation and protocol control.

Responsibilities

• Test silicon implementations of high-speed SerDes PHYs using lab equipment.
• Debug silicon behavior and hardware when results don't match expectations.
• Run characterization tests across PVT corners and operating conditions.
• Design and build custom test boards and hardware to support bring-up and characterization.
• Program FPGAs in Verilog to generate test patterns and control protocols.
• Write test automation scripts in Python or MATLAB.
• Collaborate with analog designers to investigate circuit behavior and validate design assumptions.

Skills

High-speed SerDes

Oscilloscopes & test equipment

Verilog for FPGA

Python/MATLAB automation

Analytical debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog

MATLAB

Python

Oscilloscopes

Network Analyzers

Job description

Synopsys is seeking a hands-on lab engineer in Hillsboro, Oregon to validate SerDes PHY IP and drive test-plans across silicon and board level environments. You will work with high-speed lab gear, debug issues across silicon, hardware, firmware, and test setups, and collaborate with analog designers and product teams to ensure performance targets are met.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and strong experience with Verilog, MATLAB/Python automation, and oscilloscopes;