Lab Analog Design Senior Staff Engineer

Job Title

Lab Analog Design Senior Staff Engineer

Role Summary

Senior analog/mixed-signal debug engineer on the Synopsys debug team. Responsible for root-cause analysis, simulation and lab validation, and delivering validated fixes for complex analog and mixed-signal issues.

Works closely with lab, analog design, physical design, validation teams and customers to accelerate issue resolution and improve product reliability.

Experience Level

Senior — ideally 6+ years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include investigation, validation, and communication of analog/mixed-signal issues:

• Perform structured, data-driven root-cause analysis for complex analog and mixed-signal problems.
• Run and analyze simulations to reproduce issues and develop hypotheses for fixes.
• Execute lab bench testing and correlate lab results with simulations to confirm causes.
• Analyze schematics, layouts, and physical-design collateral to isolate failure mechanisms.
• Develop, validate, and recommend design and layout changes to resolve issues.
• Produce clear, reusable documentation covering reproduction steps, analysis, and fixes.
• Engage directly with customers to report findings, status, and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate across teams to reduce turnaround time and prevent repeat issues.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred skills listed separately.

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience (ideally).
• Strong analog design background with demonstrated end-to-end debug capability.
• Experience running and evaluating simulations and validating fixes against silicon or lab results.
• Solid knowledge of physical design and layout fundamentals, including layout-dependent effects.
• Advanced analytical and structured problem-solving skills to identify root causes.
• Effective written and verbal communication; experience in customer-facing technical discussions.
• Proven ability to create clear, comprehensive, and reusable technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with design, physical design, lab, and validation teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and bench validation techniques.
• MATLAB proficiency for data analysis, modeling, or automation of debug workflows.
• Experience with automation/scripting to improve debug and reporting efficiency.

Education Requirements

Not 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.