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Analog/ Mixed Signal Layout, Staff Engineer

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Category: Engineering Hire Type: Employee
Job ID 7071 Date posted 12/02/2024

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 an experienced and driven engineer with a passion for analog and mixed signal layout design. You thrive in collaborative environments and excel in project management. You have a strong technical background in physical design and are adept at communicating complex ideas to diverse teams. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of balancing multiple priorities. You have hands-on experience with advanced FinFET nodes, such as TSMC 16 nanometer and below, and are familiar with the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Owning cross-team planning, collaboration, and coordination to ensure geographically distributed teams are well-aligned.
  • Measuring project and performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with cross-functional teams, internal and external customers.
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
  • Collaborating closely with functional groups such as front end, analog, ASIC, CAD, and product teams globally.
  • Developing full custom analog and ASIC layout of high-speed integrated circuits.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the physical design team through meticulous planning and coordination.
  • Ensuring successful project delivery by maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation.
  • Fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
  • Contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies in high-speed integrated circuits.
  • Facilitating the seamless integration of multiple functional groups to achieve project goals.
  • Driving continuous improvement in design processes and methodologies.

What You’ll Need:

  • Familiarity with physical design of analog and mixed signal CMOS circuits.
  • Exposure and knowledge of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII, including chip level.
  • Experience with advanced FinFET nodes, TSMC 16 nanometer and below.
  • Exposure to SERDES design architectures and layout.
  • Proficiency with design tools such as Custom Compiler, Cadence Virtuoso, or equivalent.
  • Experience with verification tools like ICV and Calibre.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite of applications.
  • Experience in working with Jira/Atlassian or other similar tools.

Who You Are:

You are a seasoned professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to think and communicate at different levels of abstraction. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking. You are autonomous, a timely decision-maker, and able to cope with interruptions. You have a solid understanding of digital and mixed signal flows and SOC integration challenges. You typically hold an MSEE or BSEE with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, including hands-on analog layout or ASIC physical design experience.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of an advanced physical design team developing full custom analog and ASIC layout of high-speed integrated circuits. The team collaborates closely with multiple functional groups, including front end, analog, ASIC, CAD, and product teams globally. Our environment is best in class with a full suite of IC design tools supplemented by custom, in-house tools supported by an experienced software/CAD team.

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 during the hiring process.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.

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