SerDes/DSP System Architect

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SerDes system models for PAM4 transceivers targeting PCIe (128Gbps+) and Ethernet (200Gbps+) standards
• Run comprehensive system simulations to verify and sign-off design performance across multiple protocols and channels
• Design and propose advanced algorithms to calibrate and adapt transceivers for optimal performance
• Correlate simulated performance with silicon measurements to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Provide expert assistance to customers for system-level performance issues and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of analog, digital, and hardware engineers throughout all stages of development and post-silicon
• Contribute to lab testing and analysis for high-speed serial links to ensure robust design validation

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience modeling circuits and systems in MATLAB/Simulink
• Solid understanding of DSP and communications theory, including equalization, encoding, and noise/crosstalk filtering
• Proficiency in analyzing link budgets for PAM4 high-speed serial links
• Experience with wireline protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204C, CPRI) and optical protocols (LINEAR, RTLR)
• Experience with circuit topologies used in high-speed SerDes Tx/Rx and Tx/Rx equalization techniques
• Hands-on lab testing for high-speed serial links and proficiency in C/Verilog-A/System Verilog

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python programming

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
• Paid time away including ETO and FTO programs
• Family support including maternity/paternity leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• Retirement plans varying by region
• Competitive salary and annual bonus eligibility

About the Company

Synopsys is a leader in chip design, verification, and IP integration, driving innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content.