ASIC Physical Design, Staff Engineer

Kanata, Ontario, Canada

Engineering

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Overview

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries.

Job Description

ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Staff
Seeking a highly motivated and innovative Physical Design Implementation Engineer for the Test Chip PHY team.
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The candidate will lead a team of engineers to develop a Test Chip PHY IP for DDR/HBM/UCIe protocols. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work on mixed-signal IPs with focus on digital design.

Tasks will include but not be limited to, RTL synthesis, creating floor plans, running Place & Route/CTS flows using Synopsys tools, checking design equivalency, performing Static Timing Analysis and timing closure ECOs, constraints development, static and dynamic IR drop analysis, power estimation, electromigration checks and other verifying the test-chips for DRC/LVS/ERC/PERC checks.

Additional tasks will include creation of views necessary for Test Chip tapeout, conducting mock tapeouts and running all required QA checks before release of these views. The candidate will work independently to find solutions to complex design implementation issues and to suggest improvements to the design methodology and design flows

Key Requirements

Requires a degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or equivalent) and 8+ years working experience in a related field.
Previous experience of leading a project as Technical Lead.
Previous experience with Physical Design of SOCs or IPs with ability to handle broad responsibility from RTL to signoff of Digital ASIC Test Chip designs.

Prior knowledge and experience with state-of-the-art CAD tools (DC, PT, ICC2/FC, ICV) and technologies (FinFet) is required.

Previous experience of working on RTL synthesis, SDCs and timing signoff using PTSI, RDL, Bump Map integration, ESD, Chip finishing is required.

Experience with solving Physical Verification (DRC, LVS, Antenna, etc) violations, understanding of DFT implementation techniques, resolving signal and power integrity faults.
Ability to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways on a regular basis
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and awareness of project management issues
Should be authorized to work in Canada

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Benefits

At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.

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Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
Time Away

In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
Family Support

Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
ESPP

Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
Retirement Plans

Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
Compensation

Competitive salaries.

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