Signal and Power Integrity, Architect - 14017

Location: Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States

You Are:

You are an accomplished technical leader with over 15 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI). Your expertise spans the full breadth of interface IP development and system-level implementation, making you a go-to authority for complex SI/PI challenges. You thrive in collaborative, global environments, and your track record shows a consistent ability to deliver strong results in multi-stakeholder settings. As an expert in high-speed interfaces, you are adept at defining product and interface requirements, guiding advanced SI/PI methodologies, and providing clear, actionable design support to customers.

You possess a unique blend of technical depth and customer empathy, enabling you to bridge the gap between engineering teams and client needs. Your system-level SI/PI knowledge encompasses silicon PHYs, packaging, and PCB integration, allowing you to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in leading-edge designs. You are passionate about mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation within your organization. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—are exceptional, ensuring clarity and alignment across diverse teams and customers. Driven by a desire to see both your team and customers succeed, you are ready to take ownership of complex technical projects and make a lasting impact on the future of technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving innovation in high-speed interface DDR IP products, facilitating the development of cutting-edge solutions and SI/PI methodologies.
• Enhancing customer satisfaction by providing expert SI/PI support and guidance for interface IP integration at both pre- and post-sales stages.
• Supporting management decisions by delivering in-depth insights into technical challenges, SI/PI methodologies, tool requirements, and customer needs.
• Mentoring and developing junior talent within the engineering design organization, nurturing the next generation of technical leaders.
• Fostering a collaborative and innovative R&D environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and continuous improvement.
• Defining SI/PI requirements and methodologies for high-performance interface IP, ensuring seamless integration from silicon to system level.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Lead complex technical projects with clear ownership and accountability, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Drive the development of advanced SI/PI modeling flows and system-level verification methodologies, reinforcing Synopsys’ leadership in high-speed DDR interface IP.
• Strengthen the customer experience by ensuring functional correctness, physical feasibility, and seamless MSIP IP PHY integration across platforms.
• Influence company strategy by providing actionable insights into emerging SI/PI trends and industry best practices.
• Elevate the technical capabilities of the organization through mentorship, training, and the introduction of innovative methodologies.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration, aligning engineering, product, and customer support teams to deliver exceptional value to Synopsys’ clients.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven expertise in signal and power integrity for high-speed interfaces, including mixed-signal design and off-chip system signaling.
• Deep experience with SI/PI modeling, analysis, debugging, and tools such as Ansys Nexxim/HFSS/SiWave and Synopsys PrimeSim Hspice (Keysight ADS is a plus).
• Exceptional communication, organization, risk assessment, and time management skills, with the ability to abstract and communicate actionable conclusions.
• Strong documentation skills for generating and supporting written specifications and effectively communicating them within design teams and to external customers.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in supporting interface IP product development (preferably DDR), system integration, and SI/PI verification flows and methodologies.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative technical leader who thrives in global, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communicator, able to distill complex technical topics for varying audiences.
• Innovative thinker with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Empathetic, customer-focused, and dedicated to delivering impactful solutions.
• Proactive problem-solver who demonstrates ownership and accountability in all aspects of work.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a highly skilled, supportive, and globally distributed team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology in interface IP. Our team collaborates to develop high-performance solutions, define SI/PI requirements and methodologies, and deliver innovative results to our customers. We foster a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and shared success, where every team member’s contributions are valued.

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, system 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.

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.

Inclusion and Diversity:

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

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