ASIC Physical Design, Staff Engineer

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 passionate and detail-oriented engineer with a drive to deliver high-quality, innovative hardware solutions. You thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments and are energized by working on world-class microprocessor IP that powers some of the most advanced embedded systems on the planet. With a strong foundation in electronics engineering or computer science, you bring at least five years of hands-on experience in ASIC physical design, particularly in physical verification and IR analysis. Your expertise enables you to navigate complex design flows, and you are keen to expand your knowledge by engaging with the latest industry tools and methodologies.

You are comfortable scripting in Unix, Perl, and TCL, and you have a working knowledge of hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to work effectively with international teams and assist in customer engagements. Your methodical and analytical mindset helps you troubleshoot and optimize designs for performance, power, and area. Eager to learn, you look forward to being involved in both in-house test chip projects and customer-facing design-ins, gaining exposure to a wide range of applications for Synopsys’ ARC processor IP. You are committed to continuous personal and professional growth, and you value the opportunity to contribute to a team that is shaping the future of microprocessor technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing and optimizing physical design implementation flows for ARC family microprocessor IPs, ensuring best-in-class performance and power efficiency.
• Performing comprehensive physical verification, including LVS, DRC, and IR drop analysis, to ensure first-pass silicon success.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including logic design, verification, and library development, to drive seamless integration and qualification of IP.
• Supporting benchmarking, test chip implementation, and qualification activities for new microprocessor IP families.
• Assisting with customer support, design-ins, and technical sales engagements, providing insights into implementation best practices.
• Automating and enhancing existing design flows using scripting languages such as Perl and TCL to improve efficiency and reproducibility.
• Participating in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and contributing to the continuous improvement of team processes and methodologies.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enable Synopsys customers to achieve rapid, successful integration of advanced ARC processor IP into their SoC designs.
• Drive the delivery of highly optimized, silicon-proven IP, reducing time-to-market for embedded and high-performance applications.
• Enhance the robustness and scalability of Synopsys’ implementation flows, setting industry benchmarks for physical design quality.
• Support the development and qualification of next-generation microprocessor IP, fueling innovation in diverse application domains.
• Strengthen customer relationships by providing expert technical guidance and support during pre- and post-sales engagements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Synopsys’ engineering excellence, maintaining our leadership in silicon design.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering or computer science (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in ASIC physical design, with a focus on physical verification and IR analysis.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Unix shell, Perl, and TCL to automate design tasks.
• Exposure to hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail in solving complex design challenges.

Who You Are:

• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively with colleagues across the globe.
• Methodical and analytical, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
• Adaptable and open to new ideas, technologies, and design methodologies.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable solutions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a diverse, international team of experts dedicated to developing and delivering industry-leading microprocessor IP for the ARC family. The team works at the intersection of hardware design, implementation, and customer enablement, supporting a full suite of Synopsys memory compilers and standard cell libraries. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across logic design, verification, and applications engineering, learning from and contributing to a vibrant culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.

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.