Digital Sign-Off Methodology Architect

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 12690 Base Salary Range $171000-$256000 Remote Eligible Yes Date Posted 02/10/2025

You Are:

You are an experienced ASIC Digital Signoff Engineer with a deep passion for developing cutting-edge technology. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, you have honed your skills in high-speed digital IP cores and/or SOCs development. You have a solid understanding of Static Timing Analysis (STA), Power Analysis, Physical Verification, and EM/IR for advanced node designs. Your technical expertise is complemented by your ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, driving innovation and effective communication across global teams. Your analytical mind and problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality results. You are known for your clear and concise documentation, and your familiarity with Synopsys tools and high-speed interface protocols is a significant advantage.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and deploy advanced node signoff methodologies for cutting-edge IP designs targeting different foundries.
• Work with leading edge designs and teams to drive the industry best PPA for IP designs.
• Evaluate and exercise various aspects of the development flow which include signoff timing, power, physical verification, EM/IR analysis, and ECO’s.
• Develop and maintain best in class digital design methodologies, including documentation, scripts, and training materials.
• Work as a liaison between EDAG tool and IP design teams.
• Continuously improve and refine design processes to enhance efficiency and performance.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive innovation in high-speed digital IP core and Subsystem development.
• Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our design and verification processes.
• Contribute to the development of state-of-the-art technology that powers the next generation of intelligent systems.
• Ensure the highest quality standards in the design and implementation of our products.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration across global teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Support the continuous improvement of our design methodologies and tools, staying at the forefront of industry advancements.

What You’ll Need:

• BS or MS in EE with 10+ years of hands-on experience developing high-speed digital IP cores and/or SOCs.
• Knowledge of IP deliverables, ASIC implementation and physical design flow and tools, memories, logic libraries, and PDK versions.
• Direct hands-on experience with Primetime, Primepower/PTPX, Redhawk or industry equivalent tools.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, including fostering innovation, improving communication, and driving results.
• Good analysis, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create clear and concise documentation and provide trainings.
• Familiarity with other Synopsys tools such as StarRC, ICV, and experience with Ansys RedHawk is a plus.
• Working knowledge of high-speed interface protocols such as HDMI, MIPI, PCIe, SATA, Ethernet, USB, DP, and DDR is a plus.

Who You Are:

You are a collaborative and innovative engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for excellence. You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with global teams to achieve common goals. Your ability to communicate effectively and your commitment to continuous improvement make you an invaluable asset to our team.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join the Interface IP Digital Design Methodology team, working with global teams to define best practice ASIC design standards and flows. This team is dedicated to supporting IP development teams and is involved with next-generation SerDes and Memory interface controllers, PHYs, and subsystems.

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 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.