Description
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.
Job Description
As a Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and integrating state-of-the-art DDR IPs at advanced technology nodes (10nm, 7nm, 6nm, and below).
You will drive timing closure for high-frequency designs (above ~4GHz), ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
You will collaborate with local and US-based teams, engaging in daily technical discussions to align on project goals and challenges.
You will integrate mixed-signal hard macro IPs and address unique integration requirements with innovative solutions.
You will design and build efficient clock trees, focusing on tight skew balancing and robust clock distribution.
You will participate in design reviews, debug issues, and contribute to continuous improvement of physical design methodologies.
You will support the implementation of best practices in floorplanning, placement, routing, and power optimization.
You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing initiatives.
Impact
You will enable delivery of high-performance DDR IPs that power next-generation consumer and enterprise products.
You will advance Synopsys' leadership in IP implementation at cutting-edge technology nodes.
You will champion best-in-class timing closure and integration practices, raising the bar for design excellence.
You will facilitate seamless cross-site collaboration, ensuring global project success.
You will drive innovation in clock tree synthesis and mixed-signal integration, contributing to differentiated product offerings.
You will accelerate time-to-market for customers by delivering robust, silicon-proven IP solutions.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in ASIC physical design, especially at advanced technology nodes (10nm, 7nm, 6nm or below).
Proficiency with physical design tools (such as Synopsys ICC2, PrimeTime, StarRC, etc.).
Solid understanding of timing closure, clock tree synthesis, and skew balancing for high-frequency designs.
Experience with DDR interface implementation and/or mixed-signal IP integration is highly desirable.
Familiarity with scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Python) for automation and workflow optimization.
Strong analytical and debugging skills for addressing complex design challenges.
Team
You will join the Synopsys DDR IP implementation team, a group of passionate engineers focused on delivering world-class memory interface solutions at the leading edge of semiconductor technology.
The team fosters a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration, working closely with global counterparts to achieve ambitious project goals.
Together, you will help shape the future of high-performance silicon and enable the next wave of intelligent systems.
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.