Synopsys

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 an accomplished engineering leader with a rich background in high-speed serial communication and advanced transceiver design. Your expertise spans both theoretical modeling and hands-on lab work, enabling you to bridge the gap between concept and implementation. You thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments, partnering with analog, digital, and hardware teams to create innovative solutions that push the boundaries of connectivity. Your experience with PCIe and Ethernet protocols is deep, and you have a strong command of simulation, verification, and hardware validation processes.

Mentorship comes naturally to you—you guide junior engineers with patience and insight, sharing your knowledge and fostering growth within the team. Analytical and detail-oriented, you anticipate challenges and develop robust architectures that withstand rigorous testing. Your adaptability enables you to navigate evolving technical landscapes, troubleshoot complex systems, and deliver exceptional support to customers across the globe.

With a passion for advancing connectivity technologies, you are eager to lead simulation and sign-off activities that guarantee reliability and performance. Your communication skills promote transparency and alignment, driving successful outcomes and reinforcing Synopsys’ reputation for excellence. You are motivated by the opportunity to innovate, empower others, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of high-performance silicon products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborating closely with analog, digital, and hardware teams to ensure comprehensive design and verification coverage.
• Developing and maintaining robust simulation and verification plans for IP, aligned with reliability and performance targets.
• Reviewing progress against verification plans through regular meetings with multiple verification teams, including analog, cosim, DV, GLS, formal, and emulation.
• Establishing, monitoring, and reporting key verification metrics such as functional, code, and assertion coverage.
• Coordinating with Firmware & Algorithms Lead and Digital FW Developers to craft hardware regression plans for successive firmware releases.
• Delivering high-quality verification collateral, including test plans, test cases, coverage reports, and sign-off documentation.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Advance high-speed connectivity for enterprise and hyperscale applications worldwide.
• Ensure robust and scalable solutions for a diverse global customer base.
• Drive innovation in SerDes design, modeling, and validation methodologies.
• Accelerate time-to-market for cutting-edge silicon products.
• Empower customers by delivering expert technical support and troubleshooting.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation as an industry leader in high-performance connectivity IP.
• Enable successful silicon implementation by identifying issues early through rigorous simulation and verification.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration that enhances product quality and reliability.

What You’ll Need:

• MSc or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep expertise in high-speed protocols—PCIe and Ethernet.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, object-oriented verification, UVM/VMM/OVM, assertion-based verification, and coverage closure.
• Strong scripting and programming skills: Python, TCL, Perl, C/C++.
• In-depth knowledge of high-speed analog and digital design principles.
• Familiarity with verification flows: analog, cosimulation, digital verification, GLS, formal methods, and emulation.
• Proven leadership in testbench architecture, planning, cross-site collaboration, and mentoring.

Who You Are:

• Innovative and forward-thinking, always seeking new solutions to technical challenges.
• Detail-oriented, with a rigorous approach to analysis and validation.
• Collaborative and effective in cross-functional team settings.
• Strong communicator and mentor, able to share knowledge and guide others.
• Adaptable, thriving in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Customer-focused, dedicated to delivering high-quality support and solutions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a world-class engineering team focused on developing, verifying, and delivering industry-leading high-speed connectivity IP. Our team is a blend of domain experts in analog and digital design, modeling, and hardware validation, working collaboratively to push boundaries in SerDes and transceiver technologies. Together, we drive innovation, tackle complex challenges, and ensure our products empower customers to achieve their goals in enterprise, data center, and networking applications.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.