R&D Engineer, Placement and Route

Job Title

R&D Engineer, Placement and Route

Role Summary

Develop algorithms and high-performance software for placement, routing, and timing optimization within Synopsys' digital implementation (DI) flow. The role sits on an R&D engineering team working on Fusion Compiler and focuses on improving runtime, memory footprint, usability, and integration across the toolchain.

Experience Level

Mid-level — requires at least 3 years of related professional experience in software or EDA tool development.

Responsibilities

The engineer will design, implement, and optimize core placement and routing algorithms and the software that runs them. Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, debug, and optimize large-scale C/C++ software systems for EDA workflows.
• Implement core algorithms for global placement, detailed placement, global routing, detailed routing, and timing optimization.
• Optimize algorithms and data structures for runtime performance and memory efficiency.
• Improve product usability, robustness, and developer workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate features into Fusion Compiler.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for large software projects.
• Strong background in data structures and algorithms.
• Experience in EDA tool development or similar systems software.
• Ability to engineer runtime-efficient, memory-conscious solutions.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with place-and-route tool development.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding workflows or modern developer tooling.

Education Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (bachelor's level or higher) is expected.

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.