ASIC Digital Design

Sr. Engineer - ASIC Digital Design (Physical Implementation/Design/STA, 2+ years of exp)
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 highly skilled and experienced ASIC Digital Design Engineer passionate about working on the latest processes for STA and physical implementation flows on cutting-edge technology nodes. You thrive in dynamic environments and excel in collaborating with functional teams to optimize and develop IO validation vehicles, Mixed Signal IPs, 3DIO PHYs and UCIe-3D PHY. You have a strong focus on Timing Closure and are adept at defining signoff criteria. Your background includes extensive experience with ASIC design flow, hierarchical physical design strategies, and a deep understanding of sub-micron technology issues. You possess a strong knowledge of timing analysis, constraints management, and various verification strategies, including Primepower-based power analysis. Your scripting skills are excellent, and you are innovative, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Your communication skills, both verbal and written, are outstanding, and you have a desire to understand RTL/Timing signoff criteria.What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working on new processes for physical implementation flows and cutting-edge technology nodes.
• Collaborating with functional teams to optimize and develop Qualificaition vehicles and 3D PHYs.
• Defining signoff criteria with a strong focus on Timing Closure.
• Maturing the physical implementation guide used for customers and internal hardening teams.
• Participating in next-generation physical design methodology and flow development.
• Performing physical design implementation, including synthesis, floor planning, PG Grid design, PnR, CTS, STA, and power/signal integrity signoff.
• Evaluating PPA targets (Area/Speed/Power) and collaborating with the design team to improve design and constraints.
  

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensuring the optimization and successful implementation of cutting-edge technology nodes.
• Contributing to the development of high-performance silicon chips and software content.
• Enhancing the efficiency and performance of Synopsys’ IPs through rigorous timing closure and signoff criteria.
• Improving customer satisfaction by maturing physical implementation guides.
• Supporting the achievement of Synopsys' operational goals through innovative design solutions.
  

What You’ll Need:

• Extensive experience with ASIC design flow and hierarchical physical design strategies.
• Strong background in timing analysis, constraints management, and frontend synthesis.
• Experience with physical-aware synthesis, formality, and various verification strategies.
• Knowledge of Primepower-based power analysis and clock gating for power reduction.
• Fair knowledge of FC design planning methodologies, floor planning, and PG Grid creation using Synopsys Tools.
• Strong physical implementation flow debugging skills and scripting abilities.
  

Who You Are:
Innovative, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as a team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technological advancements in ASIC digital design.The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:You will join a highly skilled and collaborative team focused on developing and optimizing physical design flows for cutting-edge technology nodes. The team is dedicated to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.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.