Analog Design Staff Engineer

Job Title

Analog Design Staff Engineer

Role Summary

Design and optimize transistor-level analog circuits for high-speed SerDes IP (equalizers, Clock Data Recovery circuits, transmit drivers). Collaborate with layout, verification, and customer teams to ensure signal integrity, manufacturability, and successful IP integration.

Experience Level

Senior level; minimum 5 years professional experience in analog circuit design with a focus on high-speed data communication systems.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include analog circuit design, simulation-based verification, documentation, and cross-discipline collaboration to support IP delivery.

• Design and optimize analog sub-blocks for high-speed SerDes IP: equalizers, CDRs, and transmit drivers.
• Perform transistor-level SPICE simulations with corner analysis and Monte Carlo verification across process, voltage, and temperature variations.
• Collaborate with layout engineering to minimize parasitic effects and preserve signal integrity through physical implementation.
• Present simulation results, design trade-offs, and performance analysis to internal teams and external customers.
• Produce detailed documentation of circuit functionality, verification coverage, and integration requirements for IP delivery.
• Develop test plans that translate circuit specifications into measurable verification objectives for post-silicon validation.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience required to perform successfully in this role.

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in analog circuit design for high-speed data communication systems.
• Technical expertise in analog sub-block specifications for equalizers, CDRs, and transmit drivers.
• Demonstrated proficiency with transistor-level SPICE simulation methodologies, including corner analysis and Monte Carlo verification.
• Proven experience collaborating with layout teams to manage parasitic effects and maintain signal integrity.
• Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex circuit behavior and design rationale clearly to engineering and customer audiences.
• Ability to structure technical presentations and provide constructive feedback on specifications and verification strategies.
• Nice-to-have: hands-on experience with post-silicon validation and IP integration in customer environments.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.

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.