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.
You Are:
- You are an accomplished and forward-thinking engineering professional with a deep passion for the intersection of artificial intelligence and semiconductor design.
- Your expertise spans RTL-to-GDSII flows, and you have hands-on experience with industry-leading EDA tools, especially those driving the next generation of AI and high-performance compute silicon.
- You are highly analytical, able to dissect complex design challenges and architect robust, scalable solutions that address both immediate and future technology needs.
- You thrive in customer-facing roles, translating requirements into actionable methodologies and championing innovation every step of the way.
- Your leadership skills are proven whether guiding junior engineers, collaborating with global customers, or interfacing with R&D to influence product direction.
- You communicate complex concepts with clarity, and your presentations inspire confidence and trust. Adaptable and resourceful, you excel at managing multiple priorities in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- You have a track record of technical excellence, a commitment to continuous learning, and a genuine enthusiasm for empowering others.
If you are driven by solving tomorrow s silicon challenges and have a curiosity to explore new AI-driven design paradigms, you will find your next career milestone here at Synopsys.
What you'll Be Doing:
- Partnering with leading customers to develop and implement advanced AI-driven RTL-to-GDS methodologies using Synopsys EDA tools, IPs, and libraries.
- Creating and optimizing design flows and solutions to meet aggressive PPA (performance, power, area) targets for high-frequency cores, automotive, and high-capacity AI/compute designs.
- Enabling and deploying flows/solutions leveraging Synopsys offerings such as Fusion Compiler, RTL Architect, and AI-based Design Space Optimization engines, utilizing Tcl/Python scripting for automation.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with customers, R&D, and internal teams to drive innovative solution and feature development that anticipates and addresses real-world design challenges.
- Leading and mentoring a team of junior application engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and project management support to ensure successful execution of deliverables.
- Delivering technical presentations, application notes, and best practices to both internal and external stakeholders, supporting knowledge-sharing and customer enablement.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Accelerate customer adoption of next-generation AI-driven design methodologies, empowering them to achieve breakthrough silicon results.
- Shape Synopsys technology direction by providing valuable field insights and partnering with R&D on new feature development.
- Reduce time-to-market and improve competitiveness for customers through innovative flow optimization and automation.
- Drive Synopsys leadership in AI-powe'red EDA solutions, further differentiating our offerings in a competitive market.
- Elevate the technical capabilities of the application engineering team through mentorship and cross-training.
- Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through proactive engagement, expert troubleshooting, and tailored technical support.
What you'll Need:
- bachelors or masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with10+ years of relevant experience.
- Deep understanding of RTL-to-GDSII flows and hands-on experience with backend P&R tools (Fusion Compiler, ICC2, or similar).
- Expertise in physical synthesis, timing closure, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and routing at advanced technology nodes.
- Proficiency in Tcl and Python scripting for automating EDA workflows and optimizing design methodologies.
- Strong technical account management skills and a proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a high-performance environment.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, and customer interaction skills.
Who You Are:
- Collaborative and empathetic leader, skilled at building relationships and enabling the success of others.
- Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Adaptable and resilient in the face of evolving customer requirements and technology landscapes.
- Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects and priorities with poise.
- Driven by curiosity and a desire to innovate at the forefront of AI and semiconductor design.
The Team you'll Be A Part Of:
