SerDes System Architecture Engineer

Job Title

SerDes System Architecture Engineer

Role Summary

Join the system architecture team to develop and validate analog and mixed-signal SerDes models used for high-speed IC design (up to 64 Gbps, NRZ and PAM4). The role focuses on model development, automation of extraction/correlation, channel simulation, and collaboration with R&D to ensure designs meet performance and reliability targets.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Junior). Posting describes a junior engineer; no specific years-of-experience stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include building and validating models, automating processes, and supporting design verification prior to tapeout.

• Develop and refine analog and mixed-mode SerDes models.
• Automate model extraction and correlation procedures.
• Perform channel simulations to validate model accuracy.
• Identify optimal model structures for new scenarios and use cases.
• Document modeling processes and results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to design and validate high-speed communication systems.
• Support optimization and verification of designs before tapeout.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes; a few preferred skills listed separately.

• Must-have: Strong knowledge of control theory and its application to electrical engineering.
• Must-have: Proficiency with stochastic processes and probability theory as applied to EE problems.
• Must-have: Programming skills in MATLAB or Python for modeling and automation.
• Must-have: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; detail-oriented and methodical.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with SerDes design or modeling.
• Preferred: Familiarity with machine-learning techniques applied to modeling or characterization.
• Preferred: Knowledge of high-speed data communication standards, protocols, and channel simulation practices.
• Work style: Strong communicator, team player, adaptable in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Education Requirements

M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering (specified). No explicit mention of equivalent practical-experience alternatives.

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.