SerDes Signal Integrity (SI) Lead

Category Engineering



Hire Type Employee



Job ID 16982



Base Salary Range $209000-$313000



Remote Eligible No



Date Posted 05/27/2026

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:

You are a signal integrity expert with advanced knowledge of high-speed NRZ and PAM4 SerDes transceivers for PCIe and Ethernet. With an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, you bring both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in SI design and validation. You collaborate well with cross-functional teams, thrive on solving complex technical challenges, and are comfortable leading SI strategy across multiple product lines. You're detail-oriented, communicate clearly, and are committed to delivering robust, high-performance solutions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Define and maintain SerDes SI requirements for PCIe/Ethernet products.
• Develop SI strategy with the 3DIC team (bump-map, package escape, channel feasibility).
• Lead SI investigations and document findings.
• Participate in industry SI workgroups and apply evolving standards.
• Sign off on testchip SI and RX/TX PFE design reviews.
• Support customer deliverables and debug interactions.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Set SI standards for high-performance compute products.
• Reduce risks and speed time-to-market for SerDes IP.
• Ensure industry-leading compliance and reliability.
• Facilitate cross-team SI consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Enhance customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution.
• Advance SI methodology and best practices at Synopsys.

What You'll Need:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Expertise in SerDes SI for PCIe/Ethernet (128Gbps+, 200Gbps+).
• Experience with IBIS-AMI, ADS, Matlab, HFSS, and simulation correlation.
• Knowledge of industry SI requirements and workgroups.
• Proven leadership in SI investigations and documentation.

Who You Are:

• Strategic, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Customer-focused and proactive problem solver.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

Join an elite R&D group focused on developing next-generation SerDes IP for HPC, wireline, and optical applications. Collaborate with industry-leading SI, design, and verification experts.

Rewards and Benefits: