Physical Design Applications Engineer

Synopsys is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of connectivity and computing through advanced silicon technology. We are looking for a Physical Design Engineer to join our team and help customers achieve exceptional performance using our leading EDA tool suite.

Responsibilities:

• Execute RTL-to-GDSII digital implementation flows, including logic synthesis, floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and sign-off quality closure.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to troubleshoot and optimize implementation challenges, proposing solutions for enhanced PPA results.
• Utilize Synopsys tools such as Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, and DSO.ai/FusionAI for digital implementation and static timing analysis.
• Develop and enhance automation scripts and flows using TCL, Python, Perl, or other scripting languages.
• Perform static timing analysis (STA), debug timing violations, and implement ECOs to improve performance and timing closure.
• Drive DRC/LVS/Signoff quality closures at advanced technology nodes.
• Share best practices and feedback with customers, product teams, and research groups to improve tool flows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in digital physical design or backend implementation.
• Experience with full RTL-to-GDS flows, including place & route methodologies, STA, timing closure, and signoff strategies.

Skills:

• Proficiency with Synopsys tools such as Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, and familiarity with AI-assisted optimization tools (e.g., DSO.ai/FusionAI).
• Solid scripting skills in TCL, Python, Perl, or equivalent for flow automation.
• Strong analytical ability to dissect complex timing, PPA, and design challenges.
• Familiarity with unix/linux environments and engineering workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaborative team and customer-facing environments.