We Are Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
You Are
You bring proven experience validating high-speed hardware systems where signal integrity and standards compliance are critical. Your work with SERDES interfaces and laboratory instrumentation has taught you that successful validation requires technical rigor and systematic methodology. When issues arise, you isolate root causes through disciplined analysis.
You don't just execute test plans, you improve them. You automate measurements, develop analysis tools, and document your work for team benefit. You collaborate effectively with analog designers, digital engineers, and customers. At Synopsys, you will validate IP that enables next-generation systems with direct impact on product quality and customer success.
What You'll Be Doing
Validate high-speed SERDES IP designs including PCI Express and Ethernet through electrical and system-level testing on prototype hardware
Execute validation test plans using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, BER testers, and TDR equipment to verify signal integrity and standards compliance
Debug complex analog and digital circuit behavior on prototype boards using schematics and layouts
Develop test automation frameworks and analysis tools using Python, MATLAB, or C
Support product certification and conduct interoperability validation with silicon from key manufacturers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve validation findings and optimize IP performance
Document results, improve test methodologies, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
The Impact You Will Have
Ensure Synopsys SERDES IP meets industry certification standards before customer delivery
Improve validation efficiency and measurement consistency across the global prototyping organization through automation tools
Identify design issues early, reducing costly respins and accelerating time to market
Provide customers confidence in IP reliability across diverse system configurations
Strengthen correlation between simulation models and silicon behavior for future IP development
Enable high-speed connectivity powering AI infrastructure, data centers, telecommunications, and automotive systems
What You'll Need
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline
Experience conducting hardware validation using laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
Proficiency reading electrical schematics and PCB layouts
Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or C for test automation and analysis
Proven debugging capabilities and systematic problem-solving methodology
Experience with high-speed circuits, SERDES standards (PCI Express, Ethernet), or RF theory (transmission lines, S-parameters) is highly valued
Familiarity with FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL) or serial protocols (JTAG, I2C, SPI) is beneficial
Who You Are
You apply structured debugging methodology to isolate root causes systematically
You develop maintainable, well-documented automation tools that provide measurable value
You communicate technical content effectively across audiences from engineering to management
You stay current with industry developments in SERDES standards and validation methodologies
You share technical knowledge and guide less experienced engineers
You work effectively onsite with flexibility for remote work when appropriate
The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will join the Synopsys Hardware Prototyping team in Lisbon, Portugal, part of a worldwide organization responsible for validating industry-leading…