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Principal R&D Engineer, Electromagnetic

Synopsys
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States
$166,000 - $249,000 USD yearly
EDA Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Principal R&D Engineer, Electromagnetic

Role Summary

Lead the development of electromagnetic extraction and simulation methodologies for high-speed SERDES and 3DIC designs. Work with design and methodology teams to deliver robust flows, tool integrations, and practical solutions that ensure signal integrity and product reliability at data rates from 10 Gbps to 500 Gbps.

Experience Level

Senior - typically requires 10+ years of relevant industry experience in CMOS/FinFET/GAA technologies and electromagnetic extraction for high-speed products.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include designing extraction flows, collaborating across teams, and deploying solutions:

  • Define and develop electromagnetic extraction and simulation flows for 3DIC designs and SERDES products (10–500 Gbps).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and globally distributed teams to identify and resolve EM issues.
  • Provide technical leadership and expertise in tools such as Helic, HFSS, and ADS.
  • Lead methodology improvements and contribute to design enablement efforts.
  • Ensure effective deployment of extraction/simulation solutions in product flows.
  • Analyze complex EM challenges and define pragmatic, practical solutions.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

  • Proficiency with electromagnetic tools: Helic, HFSS, and ADS.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience with CMOS, FinFET, and GAA process technologies.
  • Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory as applied to high-speed product design.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement electromagnetic extraction and simulation methodologies.
  • Experience with RF SPICE simulations and configuring simulations to use models produced by EM extraction tools.
  • Strong communication skills and experience working with distributed design teams.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience specifically with 3DIC integration and multi-die EM challenges.
  • Proven track record of leading methodology/tool deployment across product teams.

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.

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Date Posted: 2026-10-08