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Layout Methodology Engineer

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Category: Engineering Remote Eligible Yes Hire Type: Employee
Job ID 7377 Date posted 12/10/2024

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 a seasoned professional with a passion for analog and mixed-signal layout design. You thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, bringing extensive experience in IC layout productivity tools. With a critical eye for detail, you are proficient in developing specifications and creative solutions, ensuring reliability and adherence to existing procedures. Your experience spans over a decade, marked by a strong foundation in electrical engineering and a deep understanding of high-speed PHY designs such as SERDES, DDR, or HBM. You possess advanced programming skills in Python, Perl, and TCL, and have a knack for automation to meet rapid and dynamic design needs. Your communication skills are excellent, both written and verbal, making you an effective team player. Additionally, your knowledge of machine learning paradigms and their application in modeling, circuit design flow, and simulations makes you a valuable asset. You are motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working across multiple functional teams to drive engineering excellence.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Developing and refining IC layout productivity tools to enhance design efficiency.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions for analog and mixed-signal layout designs.
  • Utilizing CustomCompiler, StarRC, and ICV layout design and verification tools to ensure high-quality output.
  • Engaging in the design and verification of high-speed PHY designs, including SERDES, DDR, and HBM.
  • Programming in Python, Perl, and TCL to automate design processes and improve productivity.
  • Applying machine learning techniques to optimize modeling, circuit design flows, and simulations.


The Impact You Will Have:

  • Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of IC layout design processes.
  • Contributing to the successful delivery of high-performance silicon chips and software content.
  • Driving innovation through the development of cutting-edge layout productivity tools.
  • Improving design accuracy and reliability through advanced verification techniques.
  • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration to achieve project goals and milestones.
  • Empowering the team with automation solutions for dynamic design needs.


What You’ll Need:

  • MSEE (or PhD) with over 10 years of experience in analog and mixed-signal layout design.
  • Proficiency with CustomCompiler, StarRC, and ICV layout design and verification tools.
  • Experience with spice simulators, including HSPICE, PrimeSim/FineSim, and PrimeWave.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python, Perl, and TCL.
  • Direct design experience in high-speed PHY such as SERDES, DDR, or HBM.

Who You Are:

  • A team player with strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a thorough design approach.
  • Capable of working with multiple functional teams and adhering to good engineering practices.
  • Knowledgeable in machine learning paradigms and their application in circuit design.
  • Able to set up workgroups and teams to drive efficiency and achieve goals.


The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a growing, dynamic, and multi-cultural CAD software and methodology team. This team is dedicated to developing and refining IC layout productivity tools, collaborating across functions to drive innovation and excellence in analog and mixed-signal design.


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.

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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