Validation / Verification Eng, Sr Supervisor - 18341
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In short
Synopsys is seeking a Senior Supervisor for Validation/Verification Engineering in Nepean, Ontario. This role involves leading teams through first silicon bring-up, validation, and debug of memory interfaces like DDR, LPDDR, and HBM, utilizing Python and C/C++ for automation. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of silicon validation experience, and 3+ years of engineering team management.
Responsibilities
- Lead first silicon bring-up and validation for DDR6, DDR5, LPDDR6/X, LPDDR5/5X, MRDIMM, and HBM test chips.
- Perform electrical characterization including eye diagrams, jitter measurements, timing margins, and signal integrity analysis.
- Drive debug and root cause analysis of silicon, firmware, and board issues using lab instrumentation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Build automated validation frameworks using Python and C/C++ to improve test efficiency and data collection.
- Lead multilayer PCB design for characterization platforms and customer evaluation kits.
- Manage team hiring, staffing, resource allocation, morale and audit preparation while growing technical capability.
- Work alongside cross-functional teams including stakeholders, marketing, sales, customers, program/foundry as well as other lab managers and teams.
- Manage Gate Review and Kickoff Meetings, in addition to Characterization Plan and Report publications, checklists and supporting documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
- 8+ years of hands-on silicon validation experience with memory interfaces such as DDR, LPDDR, or HBM.
- 3+ years managing engineering teams, including hiring and resource allocation.
- Deep understanding of JEDEC specifications, jitter analysis, timing margins, and electrical characterization.
- Proficiency in Python and C for test automation and hardware validation scripting.
- Experience with ATE testers such as Teradyne, LTX/Credence, Advantest.
- Experience in scheduling, event planning with vendors of all sorts.
Desired Qualifications
- Board design experience including multilayer PCB development.
- Experience with automotive qualification standards or reliability testing is a plus.
- Ability to walk into a lab, look at a failing test result, and within an hour have a hypothesis and a plan to prove it.
- Strong listening skills and ability to grow team members' skills without micromanaging.
- Ability to explain complex silicon debug findings concisely.
- Comfort operating oscilloscopes, BERTs, and network analyzers.
- Meticulously well organized with strong attention to detail and capacity to juggle several priority items at once in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
- Recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Nepean, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor
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