ASIC Physical Design Staff Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Physical Design Staff Engineer
Role Summary
Lead the physical implementation of high-speed mixed-signal IP from RTL to GDSII within the Synopsys Mixed-Signal IP organization. Work across front-end, analog, CAD, and product teams to deliver signoff-clean physical designs that meet timing, power, and area targets.
Experience Level
Senior-level role. Expectation: 8+ years of hands-on physical design experience in ASIC or IP development.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include owning physical implementation and mentoring team members.
- Lead floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and signoff for high-speed interface IPs.
- Drive timing closure across multiple corners and modes using industry signoff tools.
- Perform power integrity analysis to ensure IR drop and electromigration compliance.
- Integrate IP blocks and resolve interface issues in collaboration with front-end, analog, CAD, and product teams.
- Mentor engineers on physical design best practices, debugging strategies, and methodology improvements.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and domain experience. Education details are summarized separately below.
- Extensive hands-on experience in the full physical design flow: synthesis, place and route, and physical signoff.
- Proficiency with Synopsys physical design and signoff tools such as Fusion Compiler, IC Compiler II, PrimeTime, StarRC, and IC Validator.
- Strong knowledge of advanced-node challenges (finFET effects, multi-patterning) and low-power design techniques.
- Proven track record closing timing, power, and signal-integrity issues on complex mixed-signal designs targeting advanced nodes (16nm and below).
- Ability to debug complex issues independently, make decisions with incomplete information, and communicate technical findings to varied audiences.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. The posting specifies 8+ years of hands-on physical design experience; no alternative-equivalent-experience language was provided.
About the Company
Company: Synopsys
Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.
