# Principal Memory PHY Architect

**Company**: Synopsys
**Location**: Sunnyvale, California
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $225000-$338000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Ticker**: SNPS
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2303478

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## Description

You are a highly experienced architect with a strong background in memory PHYs and power modeling, ready to lead innovation in efficient silicon solutions. With 15+ years in engineering and a BSEE/MSEE, you bring expertise with industry-standard tools,including Power Artist and PTPX,a collaborative spirit, and a passion for mentoring teams and delivering outstanding results.

**Responsibilities**

- Designing and developing power-efficient memory PHY architectures.

- Driving the creation and optimization of effective power models for memory subsystems.

- Taking responsibility for project outcomes and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

- Utilizing tools such as Power Artist and PTPX for power analysis and optimization.

- Collaborating closely with large cross-functional teams,including engineering, product management, and customers,to align requirements and integration.

- Mentoring engineers and sharing best practices.

- Evaluating new technologies or architectural improvements.

- Supporting IP integration and validation efforts.

**The Impact You Will Have**

- Advance Synopsys’ leadership in memory PHY innovation.

- Drive efficient power modeling practices that enhance product performance and competitiveness.

- Take ownership of outcomes, ensuring projects meet and exceed expectations.

- Shape future technology and product direction.

- Support robust, scalable architectures.

- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture across large, multidisciplinary groups.

- Deliver solutions trusted by leading semiconductor companies.

**Requirements**

- 15+ years in memory PHY architecture and power modeling.

- Expertise with industry-standard design and simulation tools, including Power Artist and PTPX.

- Proven experience driving efficient power models and taking responsibility for outcomes.

- BSEE/MSEE required.

- Strong analytical and communication skills.

- Strong digital and/or analog design skills.

- Ability to work effectively with large cross-functional teams.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.

- Annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.

- ESPP: Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24-month look-back.

- Retirement plans that vary by region and country.

## Skills

### Required
- memory PHY architecture
- power modeling
- Power Artist
- PTPX
- BSEE/MSEE

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