Layout Design, Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 17841 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 06/14/2026

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

You know layout is not just about DRC rules; it is about understanding silicon physics and downstream impact on timing. You catch routing congestion or IR drop problems before they become blockers. You do not need a perfect floorplan. You ask the right questions and figure out the cleanest path forward. When a junior engineer hits a wall, you show them the fix and the thinking behind it. You write scripts because manual tasks should not exist.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design physical layout for complex IC blocks, balancing area, performance, power, and manufacturability
• Develop automation scripts in Shell, Tcl, and Python to streamline workflows
• Solve layout problems including routing congestion, power integrity, and design rule violations
• Manage layout projects from floorplanning through signoff
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work

The Impact You Will Have

• Your layout decisions influence chip performance and manufacturability for Synopsys customers
• The scripts you build eliminate hours of manual work per project
• Your ability to catch issues early prevents costly respins
• Your mentorship builds a stronger layout team
• The methodologies you define shape how the team approaches future designs

What You'll Need

• Masters in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of IC layout design experience including floorplanning, placement, routing, and verification
• Advanced proficiency in Shell, Tcl, and Python
• Strong understanding of layout methodologies, DRC/LVS verification, and signoff flows
• Experience managing layout projects end to end
• Strong English communication skills

Who You Are

• Possessing a solid understanding of layout design principles and methodologies
• Resolving layout issues using creative and effective approaches
• Exercising independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques to achieve optimal solutions
• Executing layout projects from initiation through completion
• Contributing to moderately complex project tasks and develops practical recommendations
• Guiding junior peers with technical aspects of their work and networks with senior internal and external stakeholders

The Team You'll Be Part Of

Your recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process.

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.