Principal SerDes Systems Engineer - 18231
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Embedded Systems · Software Engineering
In short
Synopsys is seeking a Principal SerDes Systems Engineer in Boxborough, MA, with expertise in analog, digital, and communications theory for high-speed serial-link transceiver development. Responsibilities include system modeling, simulation, algorithm design, and customer support for standards like PCIe and Ethernet.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain SerDes system models for PAM4 transceivers targeting PCIe (128Gbps+) and Ethernet (200Gbps+) standards.
- Run comprehensive system simulations to verify and sign-off design performance across multiple protocols and channels.
- Design and propose advanced algorithms to calibrate and adapt transceivers for optimal performance.
- Correlate simulated performance with silicon measurements to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Provide expert assistance to customers for system-level performance issues and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of analog, digital, and hardware engineers throughout all stages of development and post-silicon.
- Contribute to lab testing and analysis for high-speed serial links, ensuring robust design validation.
Requirements
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 6 to 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong experience modeling circuits and systems in MATLAB/Simulink.
- Solid understanding of DSP and communications theory, including equalization, encoding, and noise/crosstalk filtering.
- Proficiency in analyzing link budgets for PAM4 high-speed serial links.
- Experience with wireline protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204C, CPRI) and optical protocols (LINEAR, RTLR).
- Experience with circuit topologies used in high-speed SerDes Tx/Rx and Tx/Rx equalization techniques.
- Hands-on lab testing for high-speed serial links and proficiency in C/Verilog-A/system Verilog.
- Programming in Python is a plus.
Desired Qualifications
- Innovative thinker with a passion for cutting-edge technology.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Analytical problem-solver with meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communicator, able to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
- Adaptable and eager to learn, keeping pace with evolving industry trends.
- Customer-focused, dedicated to delivering exceptional support and results.
- Familiarity with wireline and optical protocols.
- Knowledge of circuit topologies used in high-speed SerDes Tx/Rx and Tx/Rx equalization techniques.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Competitive salaries.
- Potential for annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
- Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance.
- ESPP with a 15% discount on Synopsys common stock.
- Retirement plans.
- Time Away (ETO and FTO Programs).
- Company holidays.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Boxborough, United States
Qualification
Master, Doctoral
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