Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering (Analog/Mixed-Signal — High-Bandwidth Memory Interfaces)
SynopsysJob Title
Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering (Analog/Mixed-Signal — High-Bandwidth Memory Interfaces)
Role Summary
Design and develop analog and mixed-signal circuits for high-bandwidth memory and die-to-die interconnect IP. Join the Boxborough R&D design team to own silicon-to-simulation correlation, collaborate with layout teams and customers, and mentor junior engineers.
Work involves tapeouts, silicon debug, and improving design predictability across 2.5D/3D multi-chip systems.
Experience Level
Senior — typically 10+ years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal or memory interface circuit design experience with production tapeouts.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include circuit design, cross-team collaboration, customer support, silicon correlation, mentoring, and automation.
- Design analog and mixed-signal circuits for HBM and die-to-die interfaces at advanced process nodes.
- Collaborate with global teams on 2.5D/3D multi-chip integration and system-level constraints.
- Work directly with customers to integrate IP and troubleshoot system issues.
- Lead silicon-to-simulation correlation for testchips and resolve measurement-model discrepancies.
- Partner with layout engineers to manage parasitics, matching, noise, and reliability.
- Mentor and train junior engineers on design, layout practices, and debugging.
- Develop scripts and evaluate AI tools to automate repetitive design tasks.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience for success in this role.
- 10+ years designing analog, mixed-signal, memory, or custom logic circuits with multiple production tapeouts.
- Strong layout understanding and experience managing parasitics, matching, noise, and reliability effects on circuit behavior.
- Solid knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity for high-speed links and multi-chip systems.
- Proven ability to debug silicon and reconcile measurements with models.
- Effective communicator who can work across teams, time zones, and with customers.
- Ability to prioritize, make technical tradeoffs, and deliver without complete specs.
- Nice-to-have: scripting experience (Python, Tcl, Perl) and exposure to AI-assisted design tools.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field (posting specifies BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or something closely related).
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.
