Principal Analog Design Engineer-19318

About the Position

Principal Analog Design Engineer-19318

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.

Responsibilities

• Review JEDEC standards to define analog and mixed-signal sub-block specs for DDR/LPDDR, HBM, UCIe, and mobile storage PHY IP
• Design transistor-level circuits including equalizers, samplers, drivers, serializers, VCOs, PLLs, DLLs, bandgap references, ADCs, and DACs
• Develop verification strategies using SPICE simulators and Verilog-A models to ensure coverage across PVT corners
• Collaborate with layout engineers to minimize parasitics, manage device stress, and implement ESD protection
• Present simulation data and design tradeoffs to internal teams and customers
• Document circuit designs, test plans, and reliability considerations for tape out
• Consult on electrical characterization and silicon bring-up to validate your circuits in the final product

Requirements

• Education: PhD with 6+ years or Master's with 8+ years of analog and mixed-signal IC design experience
• Skills:
  • Deep expertise in transistor-level CMOS design with strong fundamentals in device physics and matching
  • Proven experience designing circuits in FinFET process technologies
  • Detailed design experience with high-speed sub-circuits: equalizers, samplers, drivers, serializers, VCOs, PLLs, DLLs, bandgaps, ADCs, or DACs
  • Working knowledge of ESD protection techniques and layout strategies
  • Proficiency with schematic entry, SPICE simulation (Spectre, HSPICE), and design verification tools
  • Strong understanding of design-for-reliability including electromigration, IR drop, aging, and layout-dependent effects

Nice to Have

• Scripting experience in Python, Perl, TCL, MATLAB, or C to automate simulation flows and build custom analysis tools

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $151,000 - $226,000
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits
• On-site work location in Markham, Canada

About the Company

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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

Phone Screen

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Interview

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Offer

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Onboarding

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Welcome!

Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys!