Layout Design Sr. Engineer

Role Summary

The Layout Design Sr. Engineer at Synopsys will focus on IC layout design, contributing to the development of DDR and HBM PHY IPs. The role requires collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize layout performance, power efficiency, and area.

Experience Level

Mid-level; 2+ years of hands-on experience in IC layout development.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Developing high-quality layouts for DDR and HBM PHY IPs using advanced CMOS, FinFET, and GAA technologies (7nm and below).
• Designing layout floorplans, conducting physical verifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Performing DRC, LVS, ERC, and Antenna checks to complete verification cycles timely.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize layout for performance, power, and area.
• Troubleshooting layout challenges and improving methodologies.
• Documenting design flows and best practices for knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications include:

• BTech/MTech degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in IC layout development for advanced process nodes (7nm and below).
• Proficiency in DRC, LVS, ERC, and physical verification methodologies.
• Strong understanding of deep submicron effects and layout matching in applicable technologies.
• Experience with layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Compiler.

Education Requirements

BTech/MTech degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.

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.