Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15236 Base Salary Range $170000-$255000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/09/2026

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations shaping how we live and connect. Our technology powers chip design, verification, and IP integration, enabling high-performance silicon chips and software. Join us to transform the future through continuous innovation.

You Are:

You bring deep expertise in SoC physical design, power analysis, and reduction, with hands-on experience in D2D PHY and UCIe methodologies. You’re collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating efficient, high-performance solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading SoC physical design and D2D PHY/DI power analysis.
• Innovating power reduction techniques across analog and physical boundaries.
• Developing UCIe PHY timing/power methodologies.
• Hands-on verification for 64GT UCIe DI or analog designs.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize power and timing.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive energy-efficient silicon solutions.
• Advance power and timing standards for UCIe PHY.
• Mentor and inspire engineering teams.
• Contribute to successful design verification projects.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong SoC physical design and D2D PHY/DI power analysis skills.
• Experience with UCIe PHY methodologies.
• Proficiency in EDA tools.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
• Verification expertise for analog and DI designs.

Who You Are:

• Innovative and collaborative.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable.
• Effective communicator.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join a diverse engineering team focused on power and timing innovation for advanced silicon solutions.

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.