What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analog Design Director - High-Speed SerDes position at Synopsys?
Analog Design Director - High-Speed SerDes
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 visionary leader with a deep passion for analog design, particularly in the realm of high-speed SerDes applications. With over 15 years of experience, you have honed your skills in transistor-level circuit design and have a robust understanding of CMOS design fundamentals. Your extensive experience spans across designing various SerDes sub-circuits, including receive equalizers, samplers, voltage/current-mode drivers, serializers, deserializers, voltage-controlled oscillators, phase mixers, delay-locked loops, phase-locked loops, bandgap references, ADCs, and DACs. You are well-versed in the intricacies of both analog and digital circuits and possess a keen awareness of ESD issues, custom digital design, design for reliability, and layout effects. Your communication and documentation skills are exemplary, and you have a solid understanding of system-level budgeting and signal integrity issues. You excel in developing resource plans and project schedules in collaboration with multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams. Moreover, you have a proven track record of guiding senior talent and fostering the development of junior talent within an engineering design organization.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Guiding multiple teams in designing, developing, and refining Multi-Gbps PAM4 SERDES IP.
- Collaborating with a cross-functional design team of analog and digital designers from diverse backgrounds.
- Working from SerDes standards to block specifications to identify potential circuit architectures and successful design strategies.
- Utilizing a full suite of IC design tools supplemented by custom in-house tools supported by an experienced software/CAD team.
- Ensuring the design and development of high-speed analog integrated circuits in the latest FinFET process nodes.
- Developing resource plans and project schedules in collaboration with multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Driving innovation in high-speed analog integrated circuits.
- Enhancing the performance and efficiency of our Multi-Gbps PAM4 SERDES IP.
- Ensuring the successful execution of design strategies.
- Contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology in the Era of Pervasive Intelligence.
- Fostering a collaborative and innovative R&D environment.
- Mentoring and developing junior talent within the engineering design organization.
What You’ll Need:
- BSc, MSc, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- 15 years of experience in Analog Design for High-Speed SerDes applications.
- 8 years of experience in a management role.
- In-depth familiarity with transistor-level circuit design and CMOS design fundamentals.
- Detailed design experience with various SerDes sub-circuits.
Who You Are:
- A visionary leader with a passion for analog design.
- An excellent communicator with strong documentation skills.
- A collaborative team player with a knack for mentoring and developing talent.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to develop resource plans and project schedules.
- A problem solver with a keen awareness of system-level budgeting and signal integrity issues.
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You will be part of a fast-growing analog and mixed-signal R&D team that is dedicated to developing high-speed analog integrated circuits in the latest FinFET process nodes. Our team is composed of talented analog and digital designers from a wide variety of backgrounds, all working together in a collaborative and innovative environment. We utilize a full suite of IC design tools, supplemented by custom in-house tools supported by an experienced software/CAD team, to drive technological advancements in the field.
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.
