Senior Analog and Mixed-Signal Design Engineer in Brackley

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 and visionary, deeply passionate about advancing technology and fostering excellence in analog and mixed-signal design. With a track record of steering large, multidisciplinary teams, you excel at navigating complex technical landscapes and driving innovation. Your expertise in analog IC architecture and hands-on experience with transistor-level circuit design sets you apart as a subject matter expert, especially in high-speed IO, DDR, and HBM interfaces. You thrive in environments where collaboration, agility, and continuous learning are valued, inspiring others to achieve their best through mentorship and strategic guidance. Your leadership style blends empathy with decisiveness, enabling you to manage the resourcing and development of diverse talent pools across multiple simultaneous projects. You are a natural communicator, able to articulate technical concepts to all stakeholders and drive alignment across organizational boundaries. You are motivated by the opportunity to make a significant impact—enhancing team efficiency, influencing product strategy, and delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of semiconductor technology. Your commitment to excellence, curiosity about emerging trends such as AI integration, and dedication to continuous improvement make you an ideal fit for Synopsys’ culture of pioneering achievement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partnering with leadership and peers to continuously update design methodologies in response to evolving technical requirements.
• Leading the adoption and integration of AI technologies into engineering workflows to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
• Strategically managing resources across a large, mixed talent pool—including full-time staff and contractors—spanning 10+ parallel projects.
• Collaborating independently and with design teams to conduct rapid studies of design issues, evaluating solutions and trade-offs.
• Driving cross-functional initiatives across analog, digital, layout, and hardware domains to develop novel solutions to technical challenges.
• Providing mentorship, technical direction, and strategic guidance to multi-level, multi-discipline engineering teams.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Significantly improving the execution efficiency of the memory interface analog IP team.
• Delivering measurable improvements in performance, power, and area (PPA) for key product lines.
• Enhancing Synopsys' reputation as a global leader in analog and mixed-signal design innovation.
• Contributing to customer success by providing state-of-the-art solutions that address their unique needs.
• Expanding Synopsys’ portfolio of intellectual property via patents, technical publications, and thought leadership.

What You’ll Need:

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 15+ years of practical analog IC design system architecture experience.
• Deep expertise in transistor-level circuit design and strong CMOS design fundamentals.
• Extensive hands-on experience with sub-circuits relevant to high-speed IO, DDR, and HBM interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-level, multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Proficiency in managing large-scale, parallel projects and driving cross-functional collaboration.

Who You Are:

• An innovative thinker with a passion for technology and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• An outstanding communicator with strong presentation and documentation skills.
• A detail-oriented problem solver who can navigate and resolve complex technical challenges.
• A leader who inspires and influences through expertise, vision, and empathy.
• A lifelong learner committed to staying current with industry advancements and emerging technologies.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: You will join Synopsys’ world-class memory interface analog IP team, a diverse group of engineers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of analog and mixed-signal design. The team is focused on delivering best-in-class memory interface solutions, collaborating across domains to innovate and solve challenging technical problems. As Sr Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s strategy, mentoring talent, and driving impactful projects that define the future of semiconductor technology.

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.