[Hiring] Senior Staff Engineer @Synopsys

Role Description

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

• A seasoned engineer with over 8+ years of experience in DDR/HBM SIPI engineering.
• Possessing a deep understanding of high-speed interface signaling operations, including:
  • s-parameters
  • channel loss
  • crosstalk
  • equalization techniques
  • jitter
  • power delivery modeling
• Expert in signal and power integrity analysis methods, such as:
  • eye diagram construction through statistical modeling
  • return loss
  • impedance matching
  • resonant system analysis
• Proficient in using HFSS and Ansys tools, HSPICE, Raptor, and ADS.
• Excel at generating and communicating results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations within a design team and to external customers.
• Knowledgeable in board-level construction and on-chip IO design operation.
• A team player who communicates clearly and efficiently, leading issues to full closure independently.
• Tracks industry developments through activities at standards committees and memory vendor roadmaps.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform interconnect assessments using the latest modeling techniques to predict channel data rates and signal margins.
• Assess strategies for system performance optimization, including signal margins, power, and FFE, DFE, and CTLE equalization techniques.
• Assess power delivery systems to optimize power integrity for supply stability and jitter minimization.
• Document findings in reports and design guidelines.
• Communicate results and insights to design teams to improve PHY design.
• Communicate results and recommendations to customers to enable them to optimize their system performance.
• Interact with design teams and customers to refine and apply signal and power analysis methods to refine strategies and address problems.
• Understand Synopsys’ DDR and HBM PHY roadmap and create strategies for improved performance.
• Track industry developments through activities at standards committees and through memory vendor roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of high-speed interface signaling operation, such as:
  • s-parameters
  • channel loss
  • crosstalk
  • equalization techniques
  • jitter
  • power delivery modeling
• Well-versed in signal and power delivery analysis methods, including:
  • eye diagram construction through statistical modeling
  • return loss
  • impedance matching
  • resonant system analysis
• Ability to use HFSS and Ansys tools, HSPICE, Raptor, and ADS.
• Skilled in generating and communicating results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations within a design team and to external customers.
• Knowledgeable in board-level construction and on-chip IO design operation.

Requirements

• Enhance the performance and reliability of high-speed interface designs.
• Drive improvements in system performance optimization techniques, contributing to lower power consumption and higher data rates.
• Optimize power delivery systems, ensuring supply stability and minimized jitter.
• Provide critical insights and recommendations that will shape the design and development of PHY components.
• Enable customers to achieve optimal system performance through your expert guidance.
• Contribute to the advancement of SIPI methodologies and their adoption by customers.
• Help refine strategies to address signal and power integrity challenges in cutting-edge technologies.
• Influence the direction of Synopsys’ DDR and HBM PHY roadmap.
• Stay at the forefront of industry developments, ensuring Synopsys remains a leader in technological innovation.

Benefits

• In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
• Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package.
• The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education.
• Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.