Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, Synopsys delivers trusted and comprehensive silicon to systems design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP and system verification and validation. 

We partner closely with semiconductor and systems customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

Industry: Software Development
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Synopsys Inc

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- Preferred: Boxborough, Massachusetts

- Open to: US-wide (remote or hybrid), with a preference for on-site collaboration

**You Are:**

You are a recognized technical leader in high-speed memory interface design, with deep expertise spanning architecture, circuits, and system-level integration. You operate at a mastery level and are known for your ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges while influencing direction through credibility and trust rather than authority alone.

You bring extensive experience in many of DDR, LPDDR, HBM, die-to-die and SerDes interfaces, with a strong foundation in signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed I/O design. You are comfortable working from early pathfinding and architecture definition through to productization, and you understand how to translate market needs and customer requirements into scalable, high-performance PHY solutions.

You are naturally seen as a leader—someone others turn to for direction, clarity, and confidence. You build trust quickly, elevate those around you, and create an environment where teams can execute with autonomy and accountability. Whether or not you have formal direct reports, your impact is measured by how teams align behind you and deliver.

You thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and are motivated by solving hard problems that push the boundaries of performance, speed, and efficiency.

**What You’ll Be Doing:**

- Leading architecture and pathfinding activities for next-generation Memory PHY solutions (DDR, HBM, LPDDR, D2D, SerDes)

- Driving development of advanced circuit solutions for high-speed interfaces, including I/O design, link design, and signal/power integrity optimization

- Translating customer requirements and industry trends into scalable PHY architectures and product definitions

- Guiding and influencing global engineering teams (architecture, design, verification) to deliver best-in-class IP solutions

- Providing technical leadership across the organization, mentoringengineersand strengthening overall capability in advanced circuits and PHY design

- Partnering with senior leadership to implement strategic goals with significant impact on business and product direction

- Engaging with key customers and industry stakeholders to shape roadmap andmaintainSynopsys’ leadership in Memory IP

- Driving innovation in performance, speed scaling, and design methodologies for next-generation interfaces

**The Impact You Will Have:**

- Define and influence the future of Synopsys Memory PHY architecture across DDR and HBM portfolios

- Enable next-generation AI, HPC, and data center systems through leading-edge interface technologies

- Elevate the technical capability of the organization through mentorship, coaching, and leadership by example

- Drive alignment across teams and functions, ensuring successful execution of complex, high-impact programs

- Position Synopsys as a continued leader in high-speed interface IP through innovation and customer engagement

- Build trust and confidence across the organization as a go-to technical authority

**What You’ll Need:**

- 15–20+ years of experience in high-speed interface or memory PHY design (or equivalent depth ofexpertise)

- Proven experience with DDR, LPDDR, HBM, and/or die-to-die / SerDes technologies

- Strong background in:

- PHY architecture and pathfinding

- High-speed I/O design and link design

- Signal integrity and power integrity

- Advanced circuit design for high-performance interfaces

- Track recordof delivering complex products from concept through silicon

- Demonstrated ability to influence large, cross-functional teams without formal authority

- Experience working with customers and translating system requirements into product solutions

- PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred

**Who You Are:**

- A trusted technical leader who inspires confidence and alignment

- A strong communicator who simplifies complex ideas and drives decisions

- A strategic thinker who connects technology, customer needs, and business goals

- A mentor and capability builder, focused on growing talent and teams

- Adaptable and open-minded — able to pivot and prioritize the best ideas, regardless of origin

- Results-driven, witha strong senseof ownership and accountability

**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 AI systems to high-performance computing. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, enabling the world’s most advanced silicon solutions.

**The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:**

You will be part of the IP Group (IPG), focused on defining and delivering industry-leading Memory PHY solutions, including DDR and HBM PHY architectures.

The team owns the full lifecycle of PHY development — from early architecture and pathfinding to circuit innovation and product delivery. We closely engage with customers to understand their evolving needs and translate them into high-performance, scalable solutions. Our work involves continuous advancement in circuit techniques and interface speeds to stay ahead of industry demands.

This is a highly technical, globally distributed team that values innovation, ownership, and strong leadership presence.

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.

R&D Engineering, Scientist - 17200

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. 
AMD together we advance_

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

**WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING**

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. **Together, we advance your career.**

**The Role**

As a Design-for-Testability (DFT) Engineer at AMD, you will own the full DFT lifecycle—from specification definition through post-silicon bring-up—to ensure robust and efficient test solutions. You will collaborate closely with Architects, Verification Engineers, Physical Designers, CAD Engineers, SoC Design Engineers, Product Engineers, and Program Management to deliver successful and timely project outcomes.

**The Person**

As part of AMD’s Strategic Silicon Solutions (S3) Business Unit, you will help bring customer-specific design requirements to life across a wide range of products, including tablets, gaming consoles, servers, and more. You thrive in a collaborative team environment, take ownership of tasks through to completion, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Implement and verify DFT and Design-for-Debug (DFD) architectures and features.

- Insert Scan, JTAG, and Boundary Scan chains; generate ATPG patterns.

- Generate, implement, and verify Memory Built-In Self-Test (BIST) logic.

- Apply low power DFT techniques to designs.

- Achieve DFT timing closure and verify ATPG patterns through gate-level simulation with timing.

- Analyze test coverage and work on reducing test costs.

- Provide post-silicon support to ensure successful bring-up and improve yield learning.

**Preferred Experience**

- Strong understanding of Design For Test methodologies and DFT verification (e.g., IEEE1500, JTAG 1149.x, scan, memory BIST).

- Experience with Tessent TestKompress and Silicon Scan Network (SSN).

- Proficiency with VCS simulation tools, Perl/Shell scripting, and Verilog RTL design.

- Exposure to static timing analysis and timing closure processes.

- Experience in pre-silicon test planning, validation, and engagement with design teams.

- Skilled in characterization and debugging of scan/ATPG tests in new silicon designs and process technologies.

- Expertise in optimizing test flows for quality enhancement and cost reduction.

- Ability to analyze part failures to improve test coverage and yield.

- Experience analyzing characterization data across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) corners.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a global team environment.

- Knowledge of low power design concepts such as clock gating and power gating is a plus.

**Academic Credentials**

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

**LOCATIONS: **Boxborough, MA, Austin, TX, and Markham, ON

**This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.**

~~Benefits offered are described: ~~AMD benefits at a glance.

~~AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.~~

~~AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.~~

~~This posting is for an existing vacancy.~~

DFT Design Engineer

Delivering intelligent computing everywhere.

Industry: Telecommunications
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Qualcomm

**Company**

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

**Job Area**

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Graphics Software Engineering

**General Summary**

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation gaming, XR, and AI experiences. Qualcomm Graphics Software Engineers architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

**Minimum Qualifications**

-  Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.

-  Knowledge of one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).

**Preferred Qualifications**

-  Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.

-  1+ year of relevant GPU experience.

**Principal Duties And Responsibilities**

-  Applies Graphics knowledge to assist in the architect, design, implementation, and verification of the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.

-  Writes code for well-defined features, drivers, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, perl, python).

-  Maintains comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests using tools and methods for a specific, well-defined component to verify performance.

-  Assists in identifying deficiencies in designs and works with team members to develop solutions to improve designs.

-  Collaborates with team members to understand new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.

-  Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for projects.

**Level Of Responsibility**

-  Works under supervision.

-  Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.

-  Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.

-  Tasks consist of a limited number of steps and can be referenced using directions or manuals

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

**To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies **: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

**EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.**

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

**Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits**

$98,900.00 - $148,300.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

GPU Software Engineer

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