Silicon Validation Manager
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In short
Synopsys is seeking a Silicon Validation Manager in Porto Salvo, Lisbon District, Portugal, to lead silicon validation operations for high-speed analog integrated circuits. This role involves managing lab resources, directing testing and characterization of SerDes implementations, and overseeing debug activities and results analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead silicon validation operations for high-speed analog integrated circuits at our Lisbon site, managing lab resources, equipment utilization, and test execution across concurrent projects
- Direct testing and characterization of SerDes implementations using oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers, network analyzers, and other precision measurement equipment
- Oversee silicon debug activities and results analysis, identifying root causes of performance issues and providing technical guidance to design engineering teams
- Manage the development of comprehensive validation reports that document silicon performance, compliance with specifications, and recommendations for design improvements
- Supervise the design, fabrication, and bring-up of custom test boards and hardware fixtures required for accurate circuit characterization
- Build and develop your validation engineering team through mentorship, technical training, and performance management
- Collaborate with analog design, digital design, applications engineering, and product management to resolve technical challenges and support product development schedules
- Maintain and enhance lab infrastructure, ensuring optimal equipment performance and availability for validation activities
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in silicon validation, test, or characterization of analog or mixed-signal integrated circuits
- Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, including responsibility for project planning, resource allocation, performance evaluation, and professional development of engineers
- Proven track record of building team capability and delivering results through others while maintaining technical quality standards
- Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Strong foundation in analog IC design principles with the ability to apply circuit theory to analyze silicon behavior, performance limitations, and measurement anomalies
- Solid understanding of SerDes validation methodology including eye diagram analysis, jitter characterization, equalization techniques, and signal integrity principles
- Working knowledge of high-speed communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, or Ethernet, particularly at the physical layer
- Proficiency in programming and scripting for test automation and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools
- Experience with FPGA-based test systems is beneficial, familiarity with Verilog or VHDL for custom test logic is desirable
- Strong English communication skills for technical documentation, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration
Desired Qualifications
- You can analyze measurement data from lab equipment, identify patterns that indicate circuit issues, and develop hypotheses that guide the next phase of testing
- You balance technical involvement with management responsibilities, knowing when to provide hands-on support and when to empower your team to solve problems independently
- You communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences, from detailed circuit-level discussions with design engineers to summary updates for program management
- You have experience developing test hardware and understand the importance of proper board design, signal routing, and fixturing for obtaining reliable characterization data
- You manage multiple concurrent validation projects with attention to schedules, deliverables, and dependencies without losing sight of technical quality
- You provide constructive feedback when test plans require refinement or when technical approaches need adjustment based on practical constraints
- You thrive in an established technical environment where continuous improvement and operational excellence are valued
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Porto Salvo, Portugal
Qualification
Bachelor
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