ASIC Physical Design, Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 10469 Date Posted 10/04/2025

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 self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

   You are a seasoned professional with a passion for analog design and a knack for solving complex problems. With a strong foundation in CMOS processes and deep submicron technologies, you bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. You thrive in a collaborative environment, where your excellent communication skills enable seamless interactions with internal development teams. You are adept at executing circuit design tasks with precision, ensuring the highest product quality and efficiency. Your familiarity with ASIC design flow and JEDEC standards for DDR interfaces sets you apart, and you are always eager to learn and adapt to new challenges. Your technical acumen, combined with your dedication and innovative mindset, makes you an ideal fit for our team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

 - Ownership of complete physical implementation at block level & chip level. Responsible for delivering timing clean blocks/chip level that meet design targets.
 - DRC, LVS & IR closure. Evaluates all aspects of the physical design flow from place and route, timing, PV & IR and is able to setup these flows.
 - Experience in all chip level tasks (P&R, STA, PV, IR) . Work closely with the frontend design team to resolve design issues .

The Impact You Will Have:

   * Enhancing the performance and efficiency of our silicon IP portfolio.
   * Contributing to the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into SoCs.
   * Reducing the time-to-market and risk for our customers' products.
   * Driving innovation in analog design and setting new industry standards.
   * Strengthening Synopsys' position as a leader in chip design and verification.
  * Empowering the development of high-performance, differentiated products.

What You’ll Need:

 - Candidates with MSEE/BSEE with 5+ years of related experience.
 Possesses in depth understanding of specialization area plus working knowledge of one other related area.
 - Resolves issues in creative ways.
 - Exercises judgement in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions.
 - Executes project responsibilities from start to completion.
 - Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
 - Determines and develops recommendations to solutions.
 - Works on team-driven or task-oriented projects.
 - May guide more junior peers with aspects of their job.
 - Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
 - Strong knowledge on scripting using tcl, perl .

Who You Are:

   * A collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
  * Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and efficiency.
   * Innovative and adaptable, always seeking to learn and grow.
   * Effective communicator, able to convey technical information clearly.
   * Problem-solver with strong analytical skills.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

   You will join a dynamic team of talented engineers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of analog design. Our team is focused on delivering high-quality silicon IP solutions that meet the unique performance, power, and size requirements of our customers. We foster a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous learning are highly valued. Together, we drive the development of cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of the semiconductor industry.

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.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.