Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer

Alternate Job Titles:

• Senior 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 integrated circuit (IC) design and physical implementation. You possess a solid engineering foundation, with a deep understanding of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII. Your expertise in high-performance digital design, low-power design, and high-speed clock design and distribution makes you a valuable asset to any team. With hands-on experience in complex design projects and a proven track record of contributing to successful tape-outs, you are adept at navigating the intricacies of timing closure, signal integrity, and physical verification. Your proficiency in software and scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, and Python, combined with your knowledge of CAD automation methods, allows you to efficiently enhance physical design flows. You thrive in collaborative environments, effectively interfacing with larger product teams to understand design constraints and customer requirements. With at least three years of physical design experience, you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to the growth of our innovative group.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Floor planning and developing timing constraints for complex IC designs.
• Executing physical synthesis and formal verification processes.
• Optimizing clock tree structures and managing routing and extraction tasks.
• Ensuring timing closure and addressing signal integrity issues.
• Conducting physical verification and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks.
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of physical design flows for advanced technology nodes.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Streamlining the physical design process to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-market.
• Ensuring the robustness and reliability of high-performance IC designs.
• Driving innovation in the development of advanced technology nodes.
• Enhancing the overall quality and performance of Synopsys' product offerings.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of design methodologies and best practices.

What You’ll Need:

• Solid understanding of IC design principles and physical implementation.
• Experience with the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII, including timing constraints development.
• Proficiency in deep sub-micron design flows and methodologies.
• Expertise in high-performance digital design, low-power design, and high-speed clock design.
• Hands-on experience with complex design projects and successful tape-outs.

Who You Are:

• A detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An effective communicator who can collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive learner who stays updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• A dedicated team player who thrives in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• A creative thinker who can contribute to innovative solutions and improvements.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic and innovative team focused on pushing the boundaries of IC design and physical implementation. Our team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions for high-performance silicon chips, working collaboratively to address complex challenges and deliver exceptional results. Together, we drive the technological advancements that shape the future of the semiconductor industry.

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.

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.