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Sr Staff Advanced Package Design Engineer - 13846

Sunnyvale, California, United States
Engineering
Employee
$157000-$235000
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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

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 13846 Base Salary Range $157000-$235000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 16/12/2025

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 hardware engineering professional with a passion for advanced silicon package design and a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions for complex semiconductor challenges. With more than a decade of hands-on experience in package and interposer design, you possess a deep understanding of the latest advancements in 3DIC and multi-physics analysis. Your expertise spans across multiple advanced packaging technologies, and you are enthusiastic about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in high-performance, energy-efficient chip design.

You thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams and customers to solve technical challenges creatively and efficiently. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, make you a trusted advisor and mentor within your team. You are comfortable working with industry-leading EDA tools and have a solid foundation in both Windows and Linux environments.

Your commitment to continuous learning and innovation drives you to stay updated with emerging trends and technologies. You approach every project with a can-do attitude and demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. You are excited by the opportunity to make a significant impact at Synopsys, contributing to groundbreaking products that shape the future of technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams during early design stages to optimize and define SIPI (Signal Integrity/Power Integrity) performance requirements, including bump mapping and power estimation.
  • Designing and developing advanced silicon package solutions such as silicon interposers, RDL fanout packages, and silicon bridge packages.
  • Modeling and analyzing advanced package designs to ensure optimal electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance.
  • Representing Synopsys on business unit projects as a technical leader and subject matter expert in advanced packaging.
  • Resolving a wide range of design and integration issues using creative, data-driven approaches.
  • Supporting customer engagements in exploring and implementing advanced package solutions with Synopsys IPs.
  • Collaborating with global teams to share best practices and drive innovation in advanced packaging methodologies.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Empowering Synopsys and its customers to deliver next-generation, high-performance silicon solutions.
  • Accelerating the adoption of advanced packaging technologies that enable new levels of integration and energy efficiency.
  • Enhancing the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of Synopsys IP test chip packages.
  • Driving technical excellence and innovation in business unit projects that define Synopsys’ leadership in the semiconductor industry.
  • Mentoring and guiding engineering peers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • Setting new industry standards for quality, performance, and innovation in advanced package design.
  • Building and strengthening customer relationships through expert support and collaboration.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred).
  • Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in advanced package design, model extraction, and analysis.
  • Expert knowledge of advanced circuit and transmission line theory.
  • Hands-on experience with TSMC, Intel, Samsung, or OSAT advanced package technologies.
  • Proficiency in multi-physics analysis (EMIR, Thermal, Thermal-Mechanical, Electromagnetic, etc.).
  • Familiarity with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence APD, Innovus, Integrity-3DIC, Synopsys ICC2, 3DIC Compiler, and Fusion Compiler.

Who You Are:

  • A creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • An excellent communicator, able to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • A collaborative team player who values inclusivity, diversity, and shared success.
  • Adaptable, quick to learn, and enthusiastic about adopting new technologies and methodologies.
  • Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join a global, highly skilled, and supportive team dedicated to advancing the forefront of package design and integration. Our team works closely with R&D, product management, and customer engineering groups to foster innovation, technical excellence, and open communication. Together, we tackle some of the most complex challenges in the semiconductor industry, supporting each other’s growth and celebrating our collective achievements.

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.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

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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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