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Synopsys

Analog Design, Staff Engineer

Synopsys
onsite staff full-time Porto Salvo
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First indexed 24 Apr 2026

Description

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products.

As a Staff Engineer in Analog Design, you will be part of a fast-growing team dedicated to developing the highest data rate SerDes IP in advanced FinFET/GAA process nodes. You will design and develop medium complexity analog circuits for high-speed SerDes products supporting Ethernet and PCIe standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop medium complexity analog circuits for high-speed SerDes products supporting Ethernet and PCIe standards.
  • Define and plan analog design activities, setting clear milestones and deliverables for project success.
  • Prepare and conduct technical design reviews, identifying improvements, tracking actions, and ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Evaluate and minimize the impact of layout parasitic effects by collaborating closely with layout teams, optimizing circuit performance, power, and area.
  • Perform silicon correlation with simulation results, analyzing discrepancies and driving design refinements.

Impact:

  • Accelerate the development of industry-leading SerDes IP products, supporting diverse markets such as mobile, automotive, cloud computing, HPC, AI, IoT, 5G, and storage, enabling high-speed chip-to-chip communications in next-generation devices.
  • Enhance Synopsys' reputation as a provider of silicon-proven IP by delivering reliable, high-performance analog designs.
  • Reduce risk for customers by ensuring robust correlation between simulation and silicon, leading to differentiated products in the marketplace.
  • Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the analog and mixed-signal R&D team, setting benchmarks for technical excellence.

Requirements:

  • M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 1.5+ years of experience.
  • Background in CMOS analog circuit design, preferably including ADC, DAC, PLL, Rx, Tx, References, or related areas.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard IC design packages and EDA tools.
  • Experience working in UNIX operating systems.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • System-level knowledge of SerDes architecture is a plus.

Team:

You will join Synopsys' fast-growing analog and mixed-signal R&D team, dedicated to developing the highest data rate SerDes IP in advanced FinFET/GAA process nodes. The team is global, dynamic, and cross-functional, working collaboratively to deliver world-class products that power innovations across multiple industries.

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.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/porto-salvo/analog-design-staff-engineer/44408/93724982144