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Senior R&D PI Engineer

Synopsys
September 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Porto Salvo, Portugal
Semiconductor IP Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior R&D PI Engineer

Role Summary

Work on power integrity (PI) for SerDes IP within the analog and mixed-signal R&D team. Provide PI modeling, analysis, and validation to support IP development and integration across cross-functional teams.

Experience Level

Senior - 8+ years of relevant experience in mixed-signal PCB design and power integrity.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Create and review power-integrity (PI) models for SerDes IP.
  • Assess PI performance of IP designs and advise the analog design team.
  • Lead PI and signal-quality validation during board bring-up and bench testing.
  • Perform EMC/EMI analysis from schematic through layout, simulation, and bench validation.
  • Support customer PI cases and technical investigations.
  • Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to ensure design reliability and integration.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills:

  • Must-have: 8+ years in mixed-signal PCB design for high-density systems.
  • Power integrity and EMC/EMI analysis experience across schematic, layout, simulation, and bench validation.
  • Experience leading board bring-up and PI/signal-quality validation.
  • Experienced with circuit simulation tools (HSPICE, PSPICE or equivalent).
  • Experience working in UNIX environments; strong written and verbal English.
  • Nice-to-have: MATLAB; Ansys Totem; experience with SerDes or high-speed interface IP.

Education Requirements

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.


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: 2026-09-27