Sr. Staff R&D Engineer - Electromagnetic

General Information

Job Title

Sr. Staff R&D Engineer - Electromagnetic

Job ID

19135

City

Boxborough

State/Province

Massachusetts

Date Posted

30-Sep-2026

Job Category

Engineering

Job Subcategory

R&D Engineering

Hire Type

Employee

Remote Eligible

No

Base Salary Range: $144000 - $ 216000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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: As a seasoned R&D Engineer, you possess deep expertise in electromagnetics and advanced extraction tools, specializing in the design and development of high-speed SERDES products. Your proficiency ensures the creation of cutting-edge solutions that deliver exceptional performance and reliability. With over a decade of experience in CMOS, FinFET, and GAA technologies, you have honed your skills in using advanced tools like Helic, HFSS or ADS. Your expertise extends to developing sophisticated electromagnetic extraction and simulation methodologies, ensuring the integrity and performance of products operating in the 10Gbps to 500Gbps range. Your problem-solving skills are exceptional, allowing you to define pragmatic solutions. Communication is your strong suit, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and a globally distributed design team. You have a proven track record of successful collaboration, solution deployment, and a collaborative mindset that drives innovation and efficiency. What You’ll Be Doing: Define and develop electromagnetic extraction and simulation flows for the state of the art 3DIC designs and SERDES products operating from 10Gbps to 500Gbps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve electromagnetic issues. Provide technical expertise in the use of Helic, HFSS, and ADS tools. Lead and contribute to the design and methodology team to enhance product performance. Ensure effective deployment of solutions in collaboration with other domain experts. Analyze challenges fundamentally and define pragmatic and practical solutions. The Impact You Will Have: Defining and optimizing electromagnetic extraction and simulation flows, contributing to the overall efficiency and innovation of Synopsys' product development. Pioneering new solutions at the cutting edge of technology for 3DIC designs Ensuring the electromagnetic integrity of high-speed products, directly impacting their performance and reliability. Enhancing product performance through robust design and methodology improvements. Facilitating seamless integration of solutions across different domains, supporting diverse product lines. Contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies that drive advancements in various industries. Supporting Synopsys' mission to lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration through continuous innovation. What You’ll Need: Proficiency in Helic, HFSS, and ADS tools. Extensive experience (10+ years) in CMOS, FinFET, and GAA technologies. Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory and its application in high-speed product design. Ability to develop and implement electromagnetic extraction and simulation methodologies. Acumen to analyze challenges fundamentally and define pragmatic and practical solutions. Experience with RF spice simulations and awareness of the settings required in simulation to run cases that utilize the models output by electromagnetic extraction tools.

Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with engineers and experts from various domains. Ability to work efficiently with a globally distributed design team. Strong problem-solving