# Application Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer - Runset Development

**Company**: Synopsys
**Location**: Sunnyvale, California
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $165000-$248000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Ticker**: SNPS
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2303478

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## Description

You will be a Senior Staff Engineer in Application Engineering, focusing on Runset Development for Synopsys' IC Validator tool.

As an experienced engineer with a strong foundation in Electronics or VLSI, you will work at the forefront of semiconductor technology, developing and validating DRC, LVS, and Fill runsets for state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Collaborating with leading foundries to understand process requirements and deliver high-quality PV runsets for advanced nodes.

- Automating qualification processes for IC Validator runsets using scripting languages like Perl, Tcl, and Python.

- Troubleshooting and resolving complex layout verification issues, including LVS discrepancies, DRC violations, and DFM challenges.

- Interfacing directly with customers and field application engineers (FAEs) to gather requirements, provide technical support, and ensure successful deployment of PV solutions.

- Mentoring junior team members, sharing best practices, and contributing to a knowledge-sharing culture within the team.

- Staying up-to-date with the latest EDA tool advancements, competitive products, and foundry process innovations to maintain Synopsys' technical edge.

The ideal candidate will have:

- 8-10 years of hands-on experience in the Physical Verification (PV) domain.

- Advanced proficiency with EDA tools such as IC Validator, Calibre, Pegasus, and PVS.

- Strong scripting skills in Perl, Tcl, and Python for automation and rule deck development.

- Deep understanding of CMOS layout, ASIC design flows, and foundry process requirements.

- Experience in writing and debugging DRC, LVS, ERC, and DFM rule decks.

In return, Synopsys offers a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits, including:

- Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans

- Time away programs, including ETO and FTO

- Family support, including maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance

- ESPP, allowing purchase of Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount

- Retirement plans that vary by region and country

## Skills

### Required
- Physical Verification
- EDA tools
- Scripting languages
- CMOS layout
- ASIC design flows

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