Principal SI/PI Engineer - 18231
Base Salary Range: $165000 - $247000
Descriptions & Requirements
Job Description and Requirements
We are open to hiring in Austin, Hillsboro, and the Bay Area as well.
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, machine learning to artificial intelligence. 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.
We develop and deliver industry-leading high-speed interface IP and system solutions, enabling customers to build reliable, high-performance products across advanced nodes and packaging technologies.
You Are:
You are a highly skilled and passionate engineer with a deep understanding of high-speed signal and power integrity, particularly in the realm of SerDes interfaces. With a proven track recordin end-to-end SIPI for advanced links such as PCI Express (Gen6/7/8), E224G, E448G, and CXL (over PCIe), you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and collaborating across cross-functional teams. You have a strong foundationin electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, and advanced modeling, and you are adept at translating system requirements into actionable, measurable signoff criteria.
Your expertisespans both theoretical and practical realms: you are comfortable with channel modeling, frequencyand time domain analysis, and using state-of-the-artsimulation and measurement tools. You bring hands-on experience in bench characterization, compliance testing, and fixture design, always striving for rigorous correlation between simulation and hardware.
As a technical leader, you mentor others, drive technical reviews, and are committed to sharing your knowledge and standardizing best practices. Your disciplined approach to documentation and reproducibility ensures that learning iscaptured and reused. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in dynamic environments, always seeking opportunities to optimizeflows, influence architectural decisions, and deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Your communication skills allow you to convey complex topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, making you a valued partner tocircuit, package, board, and product teams.
What You’llBe Doing:
* Lead end-to-end SIPI for high-speed interfaces including PCI Express (Gen6/7/8), E224G, E448G, CXL (over PCIe), and other SerDes interfaces, spanning on-die, interposer, package, PCB, connectors, and compliance fixtures.
* Drive channel modeling and correlation across time- and frequency-domain analysis: S-parameters, TDR, crosstalk, ICN/ccICN, ERL/dERL, jitter/noise budgeting, equalization tradeoffs (TX/RX FFE/DFE/CTLE),eyemargin simulation,and link margining.
* Own and execute SI signoff methodologyfor SerDes channels, including test chip package/board SIPI model extraction/model quality checks, de-embedding, and ensuring models are bandwidth-appropriate for target data rates.
* Partner with circuit/PHY,interposer/package, board, and product teams to diagnose bring-up and lab issues; propose design fixes and quantify risk/benefit via simulation and measurement.
* Plan and run correlation experiments (bench characterization, compliance testing support, fixture design guidance) and document learnings as reusable design guidelines.
* Define, improve, and document SIPI flows, requirements, and checklists for internal teams and (where applicable) customers; mentor engineers and lead technical reviews.
* Provide technical leadership across programs: set priorities,identifycross-project reuse opportunities, and influence architecture choices impactingsignal integrity and power integrity.
The Impact You Will Have:
* Enable first-pass success of high-speed SerDes IP and system integrations by defining robust SIPI signoff criteria and delivering validated, correlated methodologies.
* Reduce schedule risk by rapidly diagnosing complex cross-domain issues (silicon/package/board/lab) and guiding practical design changes backed by quantitative analysis.
* Raise the technical bar by mentoring others, standardizing best practices, and influencing architectural decisions for next-generation interconnects.
* Improve product performance and reliability by ensuring thorough modeling, simulation, and correlation to hardware in diverse environments.
* Drive innovation in SIPI methodologies, enabling scalable, reusable flows across multiple programs and product lines.
* Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team and across partnering organizations.
What You’llNeed:
* B.S. (M.S./Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical/ElectronicEngineering or related field.
* 12+ years of relevant experience in high-speed SI/PI for SerDes links (silicon + package + board), preferably in interface IP or high-volume product development.
* Strong fundamentals in EM, transmission lines, passive/active modeling, and statistical link analysis; comfortable translating system requirements into measurable/signoff criteria.
* Expertisewith high-speed link concepts: insertion/return loss, impedance control, mode conversion, NEXT/FEXT, jitter/noise sources, equalization, BER, etc.
* Deep expertisewith modeling,simulationand EM tools (HSPICE, Keysight ADS/SystemVue, Ansys HFSS/SIwave/AEDT, CadenceSigrity,MathworksSIMULINK) and model formats (Touchstone, IBIS-AMI, SPICE, EM-based RLGC).
* Experience with lab correlation and measurement techniques (TDR, VNA, eye/jitter measurements, de-embedding/fixture calibration) andworking alongside validation/compliance teams.
* Proficiencyin scripting/automation for flow enablement (Python preferred; MATLAB/TCLis a plus) and a disciplined approach to documentation and reproducibility.
* Demonstratedtechnical leadership: mentoring, design reviews, influencing cross-functional decisions, and communicating complex topics clearly to mixed audiences.
Who You Are:
* Analytical and detail-oriented, with a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges.
* Collaborative and communicative, able to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
* Proactive and resourceful, constantly seeking opportunities tooptimizeprocesses and drive innovation.
* Mentor and leader, committed to sharing knowledge and empowering others.
* Disciplined and organized, with a strong focus on documentation, reproducibility, and best practices.
* Adaptable, able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
The Team You’llBe aPart Of:
You will join a global SerDes/PHY designteam,andwill interact withpackage and board engineering, validation, and product teams to deliver high-performance interface IP. The team values rigorous analysis, strong correlation to hardware, and practical engineering judgment. Together, we drive innovation and enable our customers to achieve first-pass success in advanced system environments.
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.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
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