Analog Design Staff Engineer

Job Title

Analog Design Staff Engineer

Role Summary

The Analog Design Staff Engineer drives analog and adjacent-domain methodology development and adoption for application-optimized IP and special-purpose silicon. This role sits on the Analog Integration Team (AIT) and coordinates methodology across circuit, layout, timing, SI/PI, lab correlation, and customer/foundry engagement.

Location: role is open to Porto and Lisbon (onsite).

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting requires significant experience (see Education Requirements for formal degree + years guidance).

Responsibilities

You will own methodology areas, coordinate stakeholders, and drive adoption across product and engineering teams.

• Own analog and adjacent-domain methodology areas and be accountable for execution and prioritization.
• Act as focal point for customer-driven methodology requirements and integration challenges.
• Coordinate across product teams, adjacent engineering groups, customers, and foundries to resolve integration issues.
• Define and drive deployment plans, escalation paths, and measurable adoption metrics.
• Support methodology for application-optimized IP and special-purpose silicon projects.
• Improve design-to-layout, circuit-to-timing, and silicon-to-lab correlation workflows and tool flows.
• Document methods, produce training materials, and provide feedback to improve internal tools and flows.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, tools experience, and personal attributes.

• Proven analog design skills with focus on power, performance, and area (PPA).
• Proficiency in analog simulation and verification (AC, DC, transient, Monte-Carlo) using common SPICE-based tools.
• Experience with EDA tools for schematic entry, physical layout, and design verification (examples: Synopsys Custom Compiler, Cadence Virtuoso).
• Knowledge of analog layout parasitics and design considerations for advanced low-nm technologies (FinFET, GAA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; able to produce clear documentation and training material.
• Collaborative team player who can debug and resolve issues independently and engage with customers and foundries.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of 3 years of related experience. (No other degree fields, certifications, or equivalent-experience language specified.)

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.