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 professional with a passion for physical design engineering, particularly in the context of SoC (System on Chip) development. With over 10 years of experience, you have honed your skills in various facets of physical design, from RTL to GDSII. You possess a deep understanding of Synopsys tools such as DC, DCG, DC TOPO, Fusion Compiler/ICC2, and are familiar with methodologies for SOC implementation. Your expertise extends to top-level floorplanning, complex clocking methodologies, and various verification processes.

Your proactive approach enables you to recognize and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring high-quality deliverables. You thrive in collaborative environments, working well both independently and as part of cross-functional teams. Your ability to adapt and contribute to incremental methodology and flow development sets you apart. You are driven by the challenge of meeting unique performance, power, and size requirements of target applications, and your track record reflects your commitment to excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Implementing physical design from RTL to GDSII for Aerospace and Government customer programs.
• Collaborating with customer teams, working on SOC top-level and block-level physical design implementation and design closure.
• Developing and refining methodologies and flows to improve processes across development teams within Synopsys and customer environments.
• Ensuring successful SOC implementation by proactively managing risks and contingency plans.
• Handling top-level floorplanning, bump-maps, RDL IO Pad/Ring creation/verification, and power grid creation/verification.
• Driving back-end physical design tools for blocks and full-chip through PT timing closure and sign-off.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality SOC designs for Aerospace and Government programs.
• Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of physical design implementation processes.
• Supporting the integration of advanced capabilities into SOCs, meeting stringent performance, power, and size requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and objectives.
• Driving innovation in SOC design methodologies and flow development.
• Ensuring the reliability and robustness of SOC designs through rigorous verification and closure processes.

What You’ll Need:

• BS or MS with 10+ years of experience in physical design engineering.
• Proficiency with Synopsys DC, DCG, DC TOPO, and Fusion Compiler/ICC2.
• Experience with Synopsys Flow Development and SOC implementation methodologies.
• Solid understanding of top-level floorplanning, complex clocking methodologies, and verification processes.
• Experience with Synopsys ICV, Ansys Redhawk SC, and familiarity with GlobalFoundries, TSMC, and Samsung technology nodes.

Who You Are:

• A collaborative team player who excels in cross-functional environments.
• An innovative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A detail-oriented professional committed to delivering high-quality results.
• Adaptable and able to manage risks effectively.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to influence and drive project success.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic team within Synopsys' System Solutions business, focused on integrating more capabilities into an SoC faster. Our team offers a broad portfolio of silicon IP and world-class Synopsys EDA tools for SOC design, development, and physical implementation. We collaborate closely with our customers to design, verify, and implement SOCs that meet their unique performance, power, and size requirements.

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.

This position requires access to or use of controlled information, including information which is classified national security information or subject to export restrictions. Therefore, all applicants for this position must be a Permanent Resident or US citizen eligible and willing to obtain a U.S. federal government national security clearance.

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 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.