R&D Engineering, Custom Circuit Architect 

Our Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) business is all about building next-generation intelligent in-chip sensors, hardware/software capabilities and analytics to integrate into technology products to manage and improve each semiconductor lifecycle stage. We offer the world’s first full hardware IP, test, and end-to-end analytics to help customers integrate faster, optimize performance/power/area/schedule/yield, and enhance reliability. Meeting the unique challenges posed by various target applications, SLM enables differentiated products to market quickly with reduced risk.

We are seeking an experienced, initiative-taking, and high-calibre individual to join our SLM Monitors group as a Monitor IP Design, Architect.

• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for creating innovative technology.
• Have a strong technical background in Custom Circuit design, System Design, methodologies and tools and is adept at working with advanced finfet / GAA process challenges.
• Proactive analytical person with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent communication and people skills and can collaborate effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Driven by a desire to innovate and contribute to the success of our innovative technology products.

Job Descriptions

• Looking forward towork on conceptualizing, designing and productizing state of the art Monitor IP to be used in SLM monitors realized though ASIC design flow.  
• Work on Architecting sensing elements for on-chip Process, Voltage, Temperature, glitch and Droop monitors for monitoring silicon biometrics. You will be the part of SLM team. 
• Individual should have strong technical experience in full custom mixed-signal circuit design, circuit simulations, working knowledge of custom layout, and pre-post-silicon characterization. 
• Additional responsibilities include: 
  1. Development of statistical simulation methodologies. 
  2. Liaising with layout team to achieve best possible design solution.
  3. End to end ownership of the designed custom cells.
  4. Deployment of new circuits into test chips and post-silicon characterization 
• Architecting new sensors and enhancing existing ones through collaboration with other architects and stakeholders.
• Building and refining design flows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conducting pre and post-layout simulations and characterization across various design corners.
• Ensuring designs meet advanced finfet / GAA reliability and aging, reliability and Automotive grade requirements
• Working closely with the RTL, Verification and Physical Design teams for ensuing integration and Quality.
• Owning the product from Spec to Silicon report.

Preferred skills:

• Strong custom design experience – specification, circuit design description and schematics.
• Strong understanding of device Physics and 
• Can work independently and debug and provide circuit solutions.
• Hands on experience with circuit design & simulation tools, IC design CAD packages – from any EDA vendor
• Strong understanding of SPICE simulator concepts and simulation methods
• Familiar with circuit simulation tools like PrimeSim, FineSim, HSPICE or similar
• Must have prior experience with Custom Compiler or equivalent schematic & Layout editor tools
• Experience with statistical design methodology like generating and analyzing Monte-Carlo results
• Awareness of post-layout extraction & simulation, testing in conjunction with silicon validation
• Demonstrated technical expertise in the productization of advanced technologies.

Job Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Sound knowledge of custom / Standard cell design methodologies, layout tools, and physical verification.
• Familiarity with advanced finfet / GAA process challenges, simulation techniques and modeling.

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

 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.