Analog Design, Principal Engineer (SerDes)
SynopsysMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Posted February 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Synopsys is a global leader in engineering solutions that span the entire silicon‑to‑system lifecycle, empowering customers to accelerate the development of AI‑powered products. The company delivers cutting‑edge silicon design, semiconductor IP, electronic design automation (EDA), and simulation and analysis tools, complemented by professional design services. Synopsys distinguishes itself through deep industry partnerships that enhance R&D productivity and unlock innovative capabilities across technology sectors. Its commitment to software quality and security further ensures reliable, high‑performance solutions for complex electronic systems.
Job Description
Analog Design, Principal Engineer (SerDes) job description at Synopsys, requiring expertise in SerDes and analog macros, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
Requirements
- PhD with 7+ years, or MSc with 10+ years of SerDes/high-speed analog design experience
- Expertise in transistor-level circuit design and strong CMOS design fundamentals
- Silicon-proven experience implementing circuits for TX, RX, and Clock paths within SerDes architectures
- Leadership experience in guiding small teams through macro-level design projects
- In-depth knowledge of SerDes sub-circuits such as equalizers, samplers, drivers, serializers, deserializers, VCOs, phase interpolators, DLLs, PLLs, bandgap references, ADCs, and DACs
- Advanced skills in optimizing FinFET CMOS layouts to minimize parasitics and local device mismatches
- Awareness of ESD and reliability issues, including circuit techniques and layout strategies
- Proficiency with EDA tools for schematic entry, physical layout, and design verification
- Experience with SPICE simulators for detailed circuit analysis
- Familiarity with analog behavioral modeling and simulation control using Verilog-A
- Programming experience in TCL, Perl, C, Python, and MATLAB for design automation and data analysis
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits
- Total rewards package including monetary and non-monetary offerings