Synopsys Inc

R&D Engineering, Architect-17332

Synopsys Inc$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of expertise in ASIC physical design or CAD flows at advanced process nodes.
  • In-depth knowledge of ASIC design flow (floor planning, synthesis, place and route, etc.).
  • Experience in developing and managing cutting edge CAD flows for complex SoCs.
  • Proficiency with EDA tools (DC, ICC2/FC, ICV, RedHawk).
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with R&D to develop advanced CAD flows for Synopsys IP.
  • Demonstrate superior PPA results on Synopsys Interface IP designs.
  • Provide technical support to IP developers and customers during tapeouts.
  • Deliver scalable, high-quality CAD flows for multiple Synopsys IP designs.
  • Utilize scripting languages like Perl and Tcl for automation.
  • Stay updated on innovations in ASIC design flow, VLSI, and CAD development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.
  • Eligibility for annual bonus and equity opportunities.
  • Support for professional development and growth.
  • Opportunities to work in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Full Job Description
Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

You Are :

You are a highly motivated Engineer with over 15+ years of hands-on experience in synthesis, place and route (P&R) and sign-off. You have a robust understanding of the most advanced Interface IP Protocol designs and are eager to work closely with R&D on driving product improvement and developing advanced CAD reference flow. Your technical expertise allows you to demonstrate differentiated PPA results on Synopsys IP portfolio. You thrive in dynamic environments and possess excellent communication skills. Your background in EE/CS, coupled with your experience with EDA tools like DC, ICC2, Fusion Compiler, PT, ICV and RedHawk makes you an ideal fit for this role.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Collaborating with R&D teams to develop leading edge CAD flows for Synopsys IP.
  • Demonstrating differentiated PPA results on industry standard Synopsys Interface IP protocol designs.
  • Providing technical support to IP developers, Key customers and test-chip tapeouts in leading edge nodes.
  • Deliver scalable CAD flows for multiple Synopsys IP to ensure the highest quality and performance of designs.
  • Utilizing scripting languages such as Perl and Tcl for automation and optimization tasks.
  • Staying updated with the latest advancements in ASIC design flow, VLSI, and CAD development to continually improve processes.


What You'll Need:
  • 15+ years of proven experience in ASIC physical Design or CAD flows with expertise in complex SoC at advanced process nodes.
  • Deep knowledge of the entire ASIC physical design flow, including floor planning, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, IR-drop/EM analysis, LVS/DRC, and related methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience developing cutting edge flows and managing cross-functional projects in high-pressure environments.
  • Proficiency with state-of-the-art CAD tools such as DC, PT, ICC2/FC, ICV, RedHawk, and advanced technologies like 5nm, 3nm 2nm.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills


The Impact You Will Have:
  • Delivering cutting-edge CAD flows that is scalable and easily adoptable by designers
  • Accelerating project timelines and reducing time-to-market for key IP solutions through expert technical leadership.
  • Enhancing CAD flows delivering robust, scalable, and innovative silicon solutions in a fast-evolving industry.
  • Enhancing the performance and efficiency of Synopsys IP design implementation flows.
  • Providing critical support that helps key customers overcome their PPA challenges.
  • Contributing to the development of new features that keep Synopsys solution at the forefront of the industry.
  • Improving the overall quality and reliability of our products through meticulous design and optimization.
  • Fostering strong relationships with IP designers, Field AE organization and Tool RnD developers.


Who You Are:
  • Innovative and detail-oriented, with a relentless drive for technical excellence.
  • Exceptional communicator, adept at collaborating across global teams and with external customers.
  • Strong problem-solver who thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments.
  • Team player who actively contributes to a collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Natural leader and mentor, inspiring others to achieve their best.
  • Proactive and adaptable, always seeking opportunities to learn and improve.


The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

Join a world-class R&D organization at the forefront of IP subsystem innovation. Our multidisciplinary teams work across engineering, EDA tools, product management, and customer success to deliver solutions that power tomorrow's intelligent systems. We value creativity, technical rigor, and excellence, providing an environment where every member can contribute and grow.

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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 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.

About Synopsys Inc

Synopsys, Inc. is an American electronic design automation company that focuses on silicon design and verification, silicon intellectual property and software security and quality. Products include logic synthesis, behavioral synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, formal verification, hardware description language (SystemC, SystemVerilog/Verilog, VHDL) simulators, as well as transistor-level circuit simulation. The simulators include development and debugging environments which assist in the design of the logic for chips and computer systems.
Learn more about Synopsys Inc
Size
16,361 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$722.6 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+13.3%
Revenue
$3.8 billion
NASDAQ

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