Senior Analog Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Analog Design Engineer

Role Summary

Work in the PLL analog mixed-signal group to design, verify, and maintain physical-layer PLLs for high-speed wireline data communication across MAC protocols for mobile, automotive, and consumer markets.

The role focuses on mixed-signal verification, collaboration with design and layout teams, and supporting multiple process technologies and nodes.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting does not specify years of required experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include verification, maintenance, and cross-team collaboration for PLL-based mixed-signal blocks.

• Own verification and maintenance of major blocks or entire PLLs.
• Develop and implement mixed-signal verification plans based on architecture and specifications.
• Design and build verification testbenches using industry-standard verification languages and methodologies.
• Run simulations, review and analyze verification results, and provide actionable feedback to design teams.
• Collaborate with design and layout teams to identify and resolve design issues across process nodes.
• Maintain clear documentation of verification plans, test results, and design changes (MS Office skills required).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and tools for the role; nice-to-have items listed separately.

• Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design and verification principles (transistor-level focus).
• Experience with PLL loop design and high-precision analog circuits (linear regulators, bandgap references, current sources, analog filters).
• Practical experience with EDA tools such as Synopsys Custom Compiler, HSPICE, and AMS simulators.
• Programming or scripting ability in Python; ability to write efficient scripts for automation.
• Ability to document verification plans and results clearly (MS Office proficiency).
• Ability to work across technologies and process nodes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Verilog or Verilog-A.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required; Master of Science (preferred). Fields: high-performance analog/mixed-signal design and verification principles.

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.