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 marketsOwn execution planning, staffing, and delivery commitments across multiple concurrent programs and customer milestonesDrive technical alignment across architecture, analog, digital, verification, firmware, and customer support teamsPartner with product and program management to translate roadmap priorities into executable engineering plansDefine processes for milestone reviews, risk management, and decision-making that keep programs movingLead resolution of customer-critical issues from triage through root-cause analysis and corrective actionDevelop engineering talent through coaching, performance management,



hiring, and succession planningThe Impact You Will Have
Deliver production-quality Ethernet SerDes IP that enables customers to meet performance and time-to-market goalsBuild execution discipline that consistently meets delivery commitments without burning out the teamEstablish quality practices that reduce post-release issues and customer escalationsDevelop future technical and managerial leaders through structured coachingDrive methodology improvements and automation that measurably improve productivityShape the technical direction of next-generation SerDes platformsWhat You’ll Need
BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline15+ years of semiconductor development experience with progression into engineering leadershipProven experience leading engineering teams with significant schedule, quality, and customer impactStrong understanding of SerDes PHY digital development flows including architecture, RTL, verification, firmware, integration, and releaseExperience with Ethernet, PCIe/CXL, or other high-speed protocols;
Ethernet SerDes experience strongly preferredTrack record managing execution across distributed teams and multiple stakeholdersWho 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 minutesWhen a customer escalation lands, you get into the details and own the communication until it is resolvedYou know the difference between process that helps and process that slows people down, and you kill the latterBuilding teams is the technical work;
you spend real time on hiring, coaching, and creating growth pathsYou have strong opinions but listen first and change your mind when the data says you shouldRewards 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 advantages during the hiring process.
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📌 Senior Director R&D Engineering (Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles)
🏢 Synopsys
📍 Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles