Yu Shi

Senior Validation and Verification Engineer @ Synopsys | PhD in ECE

Canada

About

I am a Senior Validation and Verification Engineer at Synopsys with a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. I have experience in mixed-signal and high-speed interface validation, currently working on SerDes IP characterization and debug for E224G and E112G designs. My work involves system-level analysis, validation flows, and collaboration across design and modeling teams. My doctoral research focused on resistive memory (RRAM), spanning device characterization, circuit-level behavior, and algorithm-aware modeling. I have also developed PyTorch-based simulations to explore hardware-algorithm co-design, including in-memory computing and reservoir computing. I am motivated by roles that require strong system understanding, cross-domain thinking, and close interaction between hardware and software.

Experience

  • Senior Engineer at Synopsys Inc
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Teaching Assistant at University of Waterloo
    2021 - 2022 · 1 yr

    Assessed assignments and provided feedback to enhance student learning outcomes in Physics and Models of Semiconductor Devices and Characterization of Nanomaterials courses.