Senior Layout Design Engineer

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 have spent years translating analog circuit schematics into physical layouts that actually perform, not just pass DRC. You know that a GPIO layout is not just about routing metal, it is about understanding how a 2pF mismatch or a 10-micron shift can break ESD performance or skew I/O timing in ways the schematic never predicted.

Responsibilities

• Design and own full custom analog layouts for GPIO, specialty IO, and general-purpose analog IP blocks including I2C, I3C, SMBUS, eMMC, SVID, Quad SPI, and JTAG interfaces
• Develop high-performance LVDS layouts and crystal oscillator circuits with attention to signal integrity, noise coupling, and parasitic management
• Collaborate with circuit designers to translate schematics into physical implementations that meet area, performance, matching, and reliability specifications
• Perform layout verification including DRC, LVS, and parasitic extraction analysis, iterating with design teams to close on performance targets
• Build and maintain layout automation scripts to improve design efficiency, consistency, and quality across IP families
• Provide technical guidance and layout reviews for junior engineers, helping them develop skills in analog matching, IO frame design, and technology-specific layout techniques
• Work across global teams in the US, Europe, and Asia to align on design standards, schedules, and deliverables for multi-site IP development programs

The Impact You Will Have

• Your layouts will directly enable GPIO and specialty IO performance in Synopsys IP that powers AI, automotive, and high-performance computing chips used by leading semiconductor companies
• You will help reduce design cycle time and improve first-pass silicon success rates through high-quality layout and proactive parasitic management
• The automation scripts and layout methodologies you develop will become reusable assets across multiple IP families and process nodes
• Your technical reviews and mentorship will raise the skill level of the layout team and reduce costly respins caused by layout-induced performance issues
• You will contribute to IP roadmaps by identifying layout-driven design constraints early, influencing architecture decisions before they become problems
• The IO and analog blocks you design will ship in millions of devices, affecting real-world product performance and time to market for Synopsys customers
• You will help establish layout best practices and design guidelines that scale across a global engineering organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, VLSI Design, or equivalent practical experience
• 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in analog or mixed-signal custom IC layout design
• Strong understanding of CMOS layout fundamentals including device matching, parasitic effects, electromigration, latchup, and ESD protection strategies
• Proficiency with industry-standard layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, or equivalent verification and extraction platforms
• Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, or SKILL for layout automation and design checks
• Experience with IO frame design, pad ring assembly, or specialty interface IP layout is a strong plus
• Familiarity with parasitic extraction tools and the ability to interpret and act on R/C extraction results to meet circuit performance targets

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family
• Time away: company holidays, ETO, and FTO Programs
• Family support: maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more
• ESPP: purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24-month look-back
• Retirement plans: save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country
• Competitive salaries