Analog/Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer

Job title: Analog/Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer

About the Role Join Synopsys in Porto Salvo, Portugal, to contribute to testing and validation of high-speed analog IC implementations in a cutting-edge R&D lab. You will conduct comprehensive silicon testing, debug hardware and bring-up activities, and collaborate across analog design, firmware, and hardware teams to drive reliable, high-performance SerDes PHY solutions.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive testing on silicon implementations of high-speed analog integrated circuits in a cutting-edge R&D lab environment.
• Review and debug silicon under test, and support associated hardware systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Support Customer Silicon Bringup.
• Execute detailed characterization tests and prepare clear, actionable test reports for cross-functional teams.
• Design and develop test boards and hardware solutions to facilitate robust test, debug, and characterization processes.
• Apply theoretical circuit knowledge to investigate, interpret, and explain circuit behavior during validation.
• Collaborate with analog designers, hardware engineers, and firmware teams to refine silicon performance and drive innovation.
• Automate test procedures using Python and leverage FPGA programming for custom test flow development.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least 3+ years of related industry experience.
• Strong analog IC circuit knowledge and hands-on silicon validation experience.
• Expertise debugging complex hardware systems and using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, network analyzers).
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of FPGA programming (Verilog) and hardware development.
• Understanding of PCI Express and Ethernet interfaces.
• Familiarity with NRZ and PAM4 encoding, and interfaces such as JTAG, I2C, SPI.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail and a collaborative team player.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Not disclosed.
• Benefits: Not specified.