ASIC Physical Design 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:

You are a highly motivated individual with a passion for technological innovation and continuous improvement. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects. You possess a solid engineering understanding of the underlying concepts of IC design and have strong knowledge of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII, including the development of timing constraints. Your expertise in the implementation flows and methodologies for deep sub-micron designs is unparalleled. You have experience in high-performance digital design, CAD, high-speed design, low-power design, and high-speed clock design and distribution. You have a proven track record of contributing to project tape-outs and are proficient in timing closure and signal integrity. Your software and scripting skills (Perl, Tcl, Python) are top-notch, and you have knowledge of CAD automation methods. You are a team player who can interface with the larger product team to understand design constraints, deliverable formats, and customer requirements. With at least 10+ years of layout and physical design experience, you have hands-on experience with the design of complex ASSP and COT designs and are familiar with Synopsys tools, flows, and methodologies.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• High speed Die to Die PHY Floor planning, power planning, placement, and optimization
• Analog building block layout construction and PPA optimization
• Clock tree building and optimization
• Routing and optimization
• Timing constraints closure, synthesis, and formal verification
• Extraction, IR drop analysis, EM analysis, and signal integrity
• Physical verification and flow development for advanced technology nodes
• Work with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle
• Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals
• Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving the signoff closure for the partitions
• Resolve and improve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhance the best practices of the physical design flow
• Contribute to the successful implementation of high-performance digital designs
• Drive innovations in low-power design and high-speed clock distribution
• Ensure the integrity and reliability of complex IC designs
• Support the development of cutting-edge technology that shapes the future
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Solid engineering understanding of IC design concepts
• Strong knowledge of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII
• Expertise in implementation flows and methodologies for deep sub-micron designs
• Experience in high-performance digital design, CAD, high-speed design, low-power design, and high-speed clock design and distribution
• Proven experience with project tape-outs and timing closure
• Proficiency in software and scripting skills (Perl, Tcl, Python)
• Knowledge of Synopsys tools, flows, and methodologies

Who You Are:

You are a detail-oriented, innovative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills. You have a collaborative mindset and can work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Your strong communication skills enable you to convey complex technical concepts clearly. You are adaptable, continuously seeking to improve your skills and knowledge. You are dedicated to delivering high-quality results and are motivated by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic team focused on physical design and implementation. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. We work collaboratively to solve complex design challenges and deliver high-performance solutions. Joining our team means being part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged.

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.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.