# Staff Layout Design Engineer

**Company**: Synopsys
**Location**: Moreira
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: staff
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Ticker**: SNPS
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2303478

**Apply**: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/moreira/staff-layout-design-engineer/44408/93269033040
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## 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.

**We Are:**

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content.

**You Are:**

You are a passionate and detail-oriented engineer who thrives in the fast-paced world of advanced semiconductor layout. You possess a deep understanding of analog and mixed-signal CMOS design principles, with a particular focus on high-speed SerDes interfaces. Your expertise is backed by a solid academic foundation and practical experience, enabling you to tackle complex layout challenges with confidence.

**What You’ll Be Doing:**

- Drive layout development for high-speed SerDes physical interfaces and complex analog/mixed-signal CMOS blocks.

- Lead the complete layout design process, including floorplanning, verification, and quality assurance, with a strong emphasis on reliability and manufacturability.

- Port designs across multiple foundry nodes, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with technology-specific requirements.

- Implement advanced techniques for signal integrity, ESD, and latch-up mitigation, such as differential routing, shielding, and biasing.

- Collaborate closely with design, verification, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust and scalable layout solutions.

- Utilize Synopsys EDA tools and scripting languages (TCL, Python) to automate layout tasks and optimize workflow efficiency.

**The Impact You Will Have:**

- Enable Synopsys customers to achieve higher performance and reliability in their silicon designs.

- Accelerate the time-to-market for cutting-edge semiconductor products by delivering high-quality, manufacturable layouts.

- Enhance the robustness and scalability of Synopsys IP through meticulous attention to detail and innovative design solutions.

- Drive advancements in deep submicron CMOS technology adoption and integration.

- Foster a collaborative environment that supports knowledge sharing, mentorship, and professional growth.

- Support Synopsys’ leadership in chip design and verification by contributing to the development of industry-leading IP blocks.

**What You’ll Need:**

- MSc in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent).

- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in analog and mixed-signal CMOS layout, including high-speed SerDes interfaces.

- Deep knowledge of deep submicron CMOS technologies and design for reliability (EM/IR, matching, proximity effects).

- Proficiency in layout floorplanning, porting designs across foundry nodes, and implementing signal integrity and ESD mitigation strategies.

- Experience with custom digital and high-speed digital layout, as well as Synopsys EDA tools.

- Strong skills in UNIX environments, including shell scripting and command-line operations.

- Familiarity with scripting languages such as TCL and Python.

**Who You Are:**

- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Effective collaborator who values diverse perspectives and fosters inclusive teamwork.

- Adaptable and open to new challenges, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and pride in delivering high-quality work.

**The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:**

You will join a dynamic, highly skilled team dedicated to developing world-class analog and mixed-signal IP for Synopsys’ global customer base. The team is focused on pushing the boundaries of high-speed interface design, reliability, and manufacturability, working together to solve complex challenges and deliver industry-leading solutions.

**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.

## Skills

### Required
- MSc in Electrical/Computer Engineering
- Analog and mixed-signal CMOS layout
- High-speed SerDes interfaces
- Deep submicron CMOS technologies
- Design for reliability
- Layout floorplanning
- Porting designs across foundry nodes
- Signal integrity and ESD mitigation strategies
- Custom digital and high-speed digital layout
- Synopsys EDA tools
- UNIX environments
- Shell scripting and command-line operations
- Scripting languages such as TCL and Python