Staff Engineer, Physical Design

Job Overview

You are an experienced Physical Design engineer with strong expertise in Place and Route (PnR) design implementation and flow methodologies. You will be part of a physical design engineering team focused on PnR implementation, design closure, signoff, flow methodology, and PPA optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Place and Route (PnR) implementation for complex semiconductor designs.
• Execute and optimize physical design flows across key stages of the PnR lifecycle.
• Work extensively with Fusion Compiler (FC) and/or Innovus for design implementation.
• Perform and support physical design signoff using methodologies and tools such as ICV, RedHawk, PrimeTime, and StarRC, or similar.
• Analyze implementation results and identify opportunities for Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) improvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of physical design flows, methodologies, and flow usage.
• Debug complex implementation and flow issues using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across different functions, geographies, and cultures.
• Explore productivity improvements through modern engineering and AI-assisted tools such as Cursor.

Requirements

• BS/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR MS/M.Tech in EE, ECE, or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in PnR design implementation and/or PnR flow methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the PnR development flow.
• Good hands-on experience with Fusion Compiler (FC) or Innovus.
• Good understanding of physical design signoff tools and methodologies.
• Experience or exposure to ICV, RedHawk, PrimeTime, StarRC, or similar tools.
• Experience contributing to PPA improvement and flow optimization activities.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural, multi-geography, and matrixed teams.
• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools such as Cursor is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
• In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
• Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
• Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24-month look-back.
• Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
• Competitive salaries.