Senior Director R&D Engineering (Interface PHY / Ethernet SerDes)

Search Jobs Find Jobs For Where? Search Jobs Senior Director R&D Engineering (Interface PHY / Ethernet SerDes) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Engineering Employee $184000-$276000 Apply Save Job Share • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook Jump to • Overview • Job Description • Benefits • Culture • How We Hire Overview Synopsys software engineers are key enablers in the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), developing and maintaining software used in chip design, verification and manufacturing. They work on assignments like designing, developing, and troubleshooting software, leveraging the state-of-the-art technologies like AI/ML, GenAI and Cloud. Their critical contributions enable world-wide EDA designers to extend the frontiers of semiconductors and chip development. Play Video Job Description Date posted 07/23/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 18259 Base Salary Range $184000-$276000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 07/23/2026 We AreSynopsys 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 AreYou have spent your career building and leading teams that ship advanced SerDes IP, and you understand that execution is everything. The difference between a program that delivers and one that slips is usually a decision made six months earlier, and you are the kind of leader who sees it coming and adjusts before it becomes a crisis.Managing distributed teams across time zones does not intimidate you. You create alignment between analog designers, verification engineers, and firmware developers while keeping customer commitments front and center. When silicon bring-up hits an unexpected issue, you are the person the team calls because you cut through noise and mobilize the right people without creating panic. At Synopsys, you will lead the team building 112G and 224G Ethernet SerDes IP that powers AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centers. What You'll Be Doing • Lead an R&D organization developing 112G/224G Ethernet SerDes and Interface PHY IP for AI/HPC, networking, and data center markets • Own execution planning, staffing, and delivery commitments across multiple concurrent programs and customer milestones • Drive technical alignment across architecture, analog, digital, verification, firmware, and customer support teams • Partner with product and program management to translate roadmap priorities into executable engineering plans • Define processes for milestone reviews, risk management, and decision-making that keep programs moving • Lead resolution of customer-critical issues from triage through root-cause analysis and corrective action • Develop engineering talent through coaching, performance management, hiring, and succession planning The Impact You Will Have • Deliver production-quality Ethernet SerDes IP that enables customers to meet performance and time-to-market goals • Build execution discipline that consistently meets delivery commitments without burning out the team • Establish quality practices that reduce post-release issues and customer escalations • Develop future technical and managerial leaders through structured coaching • Drive methodology improvements and automation that measurably improve productivity • Shape the technical direction of next-generation SerDes platforms What You'll Need • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline • 15+ years of semiconductor development experience with progression into engineering leadership • Proven experience leading engineering teams with significant schedule, quality, and customer impact • Strong understanding of SerDes PHY digital development flows including architecture, RTL, verification, firmware, integration, and release • Experience with Ethernet, PCIe/CXL, or other high-speed protocols; Ethernet SerDes experience strongly preferred • Track record managing execution across distributed teams and multiple stakeholders Who You Are • You can walk into a program review, hear five opinions on why a milestone is at risk, and synthesize the real issue in under ten minutes • When a customer escalation lands, you get into the details and own the communication until it is resolved • You know the difference between process that helps and process that slows people down, and you kill the latter • Building teams is the technical work; you spend real time on hiring, coaching, and creating growth paths • You have strong opinions but listen first and change your mind when the data says you should Rewards and BenefitsWe 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. Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com. Apply Save Job test Share • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook Benefits At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves. Visit Benefits Page • Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family. • Time Away In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs. • Family Support Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more. • ESPP Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back. • Retirement Plans Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country. • Compensation Competitive salaries. ** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm Get an idea of what your daily routine around the office can be like Explore Ottawa View Map Hiring Journey at Synopsys Apply As an applicant your resume, skills, and experience are being reviewed for consideration. Phone Screen Once your resume has been selected a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you and share more about the role. Interview You will be invited to meet with the hiring team to measure your qualifications for the role. Our interviews are held either in person or via Zoom. Offer Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept! Onboarding There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation. Welcome! Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys! 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