Layout Design Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
Layout Design Engineer
Role Summary
Layout Design Engineer based in Da Nang, Vietnam. The role focuses on physical/layout design and implementation for integrated circuits, working with design and verification teams to produce manufacturable layouts that meet timing, area, and manufacturability targets.
Experience Level
Level - Mid-Career. Years of experience not specified.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities typically include:
- Perform block-level and/or full-chip physical/layout design tasks including floorplanning and placement.
- Implement and optimize layout to meet timing, power, and area goals.
- Execute design rule checks (DRC), layout versus schematic (LVS) checks, and resolve violations with verification teams.
- Collaborate with RTL designers, back-end engineers, and process engineers to ensure manufacturability and signoff readiness.
- Produce documentation and handoff deliverables for downstream flows.
Requirements
Core requirements (must-have vs nice-to-have):
- Must-have: Practical experience in IC/ASIC layout or physical design flows; familiarity with DRC/LVS processes and closure activities.
- Must-have: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical issues clearly.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with commercial layout and verification tools (Calibre, Mentor, Cadence or Synopsys tools) and scripting (Tcl, Python) to automate tasks.
- Nice-to-have: Prior exposure to floorplanning, placement, and routing flows and timing/power optimization techniques.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
