SerDes/DSP System, Sr Architect
SynopsysJob Title
SerDes/DSP System, Sr Architect
Role Summary
Senior system architect responsible for defining architecture and technical direction for SerDes and DSP subsystems used in high-speed interface IP and silicon. Works with product, design, verification, and silicon teams to deliver IP and system-level solutions.
Experience Level
Senior-level; typically 7+ years of relevant experience in SerDes, high-speed interfaces, DSP system architecture, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead system architecture, requirements definition, and specifications for SerDes and DSP subsystems.
- Develop and validate system-level trade-offs for performance, signal integrity, power, and timing.
- Create models, simulations, and integration plans to guide IP and silicon implementation.
- Collaborate with RTL designers, analog/mixed-signal teams, verification, firmware, and product management.
- Drive design reviews, support silicon bring-up and debug, and resolve cross-functional technical issues.
- Mentor engineering staff and provide technical leadership across projects.
Requirements
Must-have and preferred qualifications:
- Must-have: Extensive experience in SerDes architecture, high-speed serial protocols, and DSP system design.
- Must-have: Proven experience defining system requirements, performing modeling/simulation, and leading cross-functional teams.
- Must-have: Strong understanding of signal integrity, timing, and power/performance trade-offs; experience with silicon bring-up is expected.
- Nice-to-have: RTL familiarity, verification experience, and prior delivery of IP for memory or high-speed interfaces.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with industry modeling and simulation tools for architecture analysis.
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.
