Optical SerDes Architect
SynopsysJob Title
Optical SerDes Architect
Role Summary
Senior architect responsible for defining and delivering high-speed optical SerDes IP for ASIC/SoC products. Role sits in the analog/hardware engineering organization based in Mississauga and focuses on system and block-level architecture, performance trade-offs, and cross-team integration.
Experience Level
Senior-level (Architect). Years of experience not specified in the source posting.
Responsibilities
The core responsibilities include technical leadership of optical SerDes IP architecture and close collaboration with silicon, verification, firmware, and systems teams.
- Define architecture and specifications for optical SerDes blocks and PHYs.
- Drive design decisions for performance, power, area, and testability.
- Coordinate cross-functional integration, verification plans, and tapeout activities.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams on implementation and validation.
- Support customer engagements and troubleshoot integration issues.
Requirements
Key qualifications and skills expected for the role. Source posting does not list a detailed set of requirements; the items below are typical for this role.
- Must-have: Extensive experience with high-speed SerDes design and optical link technologies; strong background in analog/mixed-signal and high-speed digital PHY design.
- Must-have: Demonstrated experience in IP development for ASICs, including specification, verification collaboration, and production tapeout cycles.
- Must-have: Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with PAM4, CDR, equalization, DSP for SerDes, and optical transceiver integration.
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.
