Layout Design, Staff

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15461 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/26/2026

Alternate Job Titles:

• Layout Design, Staff

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 dedicated and meticulous Layout Design Engineer with a passion for semiconductor technology and a commitment to precision. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with global teams and engaging in circuit-layout interaction across various technology nodes. Your strong understanding of IC layout fundamentals, foundry design rules, and semiconductor device physics sets you apart. You possess a solid foundation in CMOS technology and digital design principles, and you’re eager to develop your expertise further.

Your hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools, such as Synopsys Custom Compiler, Virtuoso, Innovus/ICC2, and ICV/Calibre, gives you the practical skills needed to deliver high-quality layouts. You have worked with multiple foundries including TSMC, Samsung, UMC, and GlobalFoundries, and understand the nuances of their PDKs. Proficiency in scripting languages like Unix/Shell, Python, TCL, Perl, or SKILL allows you to automate and streamline complex workflows, increasing efficiency and reliability.

You are detail-oriented, analytical, and methodical in your approach to problem-solving. Your communication skills, both written and verbal, enable you to engage effectively with peers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. You are proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about contributing to innovative projects that push technological boundaries. With a strong sense of responsibility, you take ownership of your work, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Your adaptability and openness to feedback make you a valuable team member, ready to help Synopsys maintain its leadership in the semiconductor industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing a wide range of standard cell layouts, from simple inverters and NAND/NOR gates to more complex structures such as AOI, OAI, multiplexers, level shifters, flip flops, and multi-bit cells within the Logic Libraries IP team.
• Implementing standard cells using planar, CMOS, FinFet, GAA, uni-directional, and multi-directional routing technologies, including the latest cutting-edge process nodes.
• Performing and analyzing sign-off checks (DRC/LVS/ERC/ANT/DFM) to ensure full compliance with foundry rules, optimizing manufacturability, performance, and yield across various foundries.
• Collaborating with global teams, including circuit design, CAD, and physical design groups, to resolve design and methodology issues, and to implement and optimize layout designs.
• Leading and participating in design reviews, providing critical feedback to improve overall quality, manufacturability, and performance of standard cell libraries.
• Employing Unix/Shell/Python/TCL/ICV scripting to automate and enhance design workflows, enforce QA checklists, and generate quality metrics for continuous improvement.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enable the creation of high-quality, manufacturable standard cell libraries that form the foundation of advanced semiconductor products worldwide.
• Drive innovation by leveraging the latest process technologies and design methodologies to deliver world-class IP solutions.
• Enhance productivity and efficiency through automation of critical design and verification workflows.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with foundry rules, directly impacting yield, reliability, and performance of silicon chips.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across global teams, elevating the quality and capabilities of the entire organization
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, methodologies, and tools, maintaining Synopsys’ leadership in the industry.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years, or advanced degree with at least 3 years, of experience in standard cell or logic library layout development.
• Proficiency with EDA tools such as Synopsys Custom Compiler/Virtuoso, Innovus/ICC2, and ICV/Calibre for DRC/LVS/DFM sign-off.
• Hands-on experience with PDKs from leading foundries (TSMC, Samsung, UMC, GlobalFoundries).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Tcl, Perl, SKILL, and shell scripting for workflow automation.
• In-depth understanding of CMOS, double patterning technology (DPT), electromigration/IR drop (EM/IR), ESD/latch-up, noise, and digital layout fundamentals.

Who You Are:

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and quality-focused.
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal English skills.
• Collaborative team player, adept at working in cross-functional, global teams.
• Self-driven, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptable and open to feedback, with a growth mindset and willingness to learn.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic, innovative, and high-performing globally distributed Logic Library layout design team. The team is focused on creating world-class IP solutions and is dedicated to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving. Together, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in standard cell and logic library design, supporting the next generation 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.

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.