We are looking for an engineer with theoretical knowledge and practical experience to contribute to the lab team.
As a Silicon Validation Engineer, you will be part of an R&D team developing high speed SerDes PHYs.
You will work with a cross functional design team of analog designers and hardware engineers from a wide variety of backgrounds.  Our R&D test lab contains high speed test equipment, examples include: 50 GHz oscilloscopes, 67GHz network analyzer, and 112Gb/s BERTs for SerDes test and debug.  

Responsibilities and Duties

Performing testing on silicon implementations of high-speed analog integrated circuitsResults analysis and debugging of silicon under test, as well as hardware supportingRunning characterization tests and creating test reportsCreating test boards/hardware solutions to support test, debug, and characterizationApply theoretical knowledge to analyze and explain circuit behavior and circuit limitations in a testing and characterization environment

Qualifications

A relevant degree in Electronic EngineeringStrong Analog IC circuit knowledgeStrong debugging skillsSerDes test conceptsSoftware programming experience (MATLAB, Python are preferences)FPGA programming knowledge (Verilog)Knowledge of interface protocols such as Ethernet, PCIe, SATA, and USB3.1PCB design knowledge (Altium Designer)Knowledge of communication interfaces such as JTAG, I2C and SPIGood English communication skills

ABOUT US
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for creative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every single day. As the world’s 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. Whether you’re a system-on-chip (SoC) designer building advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver exceptional, secure products for the era of connected everything. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 113 offices located throughout North America, South America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India.
Since 1986, Synopsys has been at the heart of accelerating electronics innovation with engineers around the world having used Synopsys technology to successfully design and create billions of chips and systems that are found in the electronics that people rely on every single day.

Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Synopsys complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Synopsys Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.