Layout Design, Staff Engineer

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:

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and high-caliber individual to join our PVT sensor group as a Layout Design, Staff Engineer. You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for creating cutting-edge technology. You have a strong technical background in custom Analog/AMS design layout methodologies and tools, and you are adept at working with advanced finfet process challenges. Your expertise in full custom layout flows, physical verification, and hi-speed layout design sets you apart. You are a proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to delivering high-quality results. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively with internal teams and external customers. Above all, you are driven by a desire to innovate and contribute to the success of our technology products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing Process, Voltage, Temperature (PVT) monitors as part of the PVTIP product portfolio.
• Creating new IPs and updating existing ones through collaboration with other layout and schematic engineers.
• Building and refining layout flows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Executing full custom layout techniques for analog blocks.
• Conducting post-layout extraction and utilizing the results in layout design.
• Ensuring layouts meet advanced finfet process requirements and conducting physical verification using tools like LVS and DRC.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing the performance, power, area, schedule, and yield of semiconductor products through innovative layout designs.
• Enabling faster integration of hardware IPs for customers, reducing time-to-market and associated risks.
• Improving the reliability and efficiency of technology products with advanced in-chip sensors and analytics.
• Contributing to the development of differentiated products that meet the unique challenges of various target applications.
• Supporting Synopsys’ leadership in chip design and verification by delivering high-quality layout solutions.
• Driving continuous technological innovation and shaping the future of intelligent in-chip sensors.

What You’ll Need:

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Sound knowledge of custom Analog/AMS design layout methodologies, layout tools, and physical verification.
• Proficiency in layout of analog blocks using full custom layout techniques.
• Experience in hi-speed layout design and post-layout extraction.
• Familiarity with advanced finfet process challenges and tools like LVS, DRC.

Who You Are:

You possess excellent teamwork, communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills. You are skilled in customer interactions and managing expectations, scope, and requests. Your experience with SPICE simulator concepts, post-layout tools like Custom StarRC, CalibrexRC, HSPICE, FineSim, and statistical design methodologies like Monte-Carlo analysis is a plus. Experience in PVT-sensors and/or DFT/DFx technologies is highly desirable.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Our PVT sensor group is dedicated to building next-generation intelligent in-chip sensors, hardware/software capabilities, and analytics. As part of the rapidly expanding IPG business unit, you will work closely with a team of talented engineers to develop innovative IPs that enhance the performance and reliability of semiconductor products.

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.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.