SOC Engineering - Senior Engineer (PD CAD)

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 skilled and passionate CAD Engineer with a strong background in physical design and implementation. Your expertise in using Synopsys physical design and analysis tools, along with your ability to develop RTL-to-GDSII tool flows, sets you apart. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working across teams to optimize flows for productivity and design excellence. Your excellent communication skills enable you to effectively engage with customers, ensuring their needs are met with precision and care. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of experience in driving RTL-to-GDSII Synopsys tools, you are ready to take on new challenges and make a significant impact. Your passion for technology and innovation drives you to continuously improve and stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of CAD engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Contributing to the physical design and implementation segment of our SSG CAD team.
• Implementing CAD solutions critical to our SoC Design projects.
• Providing technical PD and flow contributions for our SSG CAD Team to build/maintain an SSG “standard” implementation flow.
• Leveraging Synopsys EDA tool reference flows, flow automation, DSO.ai, and Metrics/Analytics.
• Developing and optimizing the standard flow for design/foundry-specific requirements.
• Driving or assisting with services coordination at key foundries and internal IT/compute enablement.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing the efficiency and productivity of our SoC Design projects.
• Ensuring the successful implementation of our CAD solutions.
• Optimizing the standard flow to meet specific design and foundry requirements.
• Contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology for high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense, and more.
• Providing valuable feedback to improve future tool developments and needs.
• Supporting our customers in achieving their most challenging SoC design projects.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience using Synopsys physical design and analysis tools.
• Experience in developing RTL-to-GDSII tool flows.
• Ability to optimize flows for productivity and design optimization.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in driving RTL-to-GDSII Synopsys tools.
• Ability to obtain government security clearances if required.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative and team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for optimizing design processes.
• Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Our Systems Solutions Group (SSG) delivers tool, methodology, architecture, design creation, design verification, and physical implementation expertise to enable leading-edge customers to complete their most challenging SoC design projects. Our work spans from sub-blocks to full turnkey end-to-end SoCs. Our customers range from start-ups to industry leaders, commercial companies, and government agencies, developing SOCs for high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense, and more.

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.