Senior Layout Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Layout Design Engineer

Role Summary

The Senior Layout Design Engineer role focuses on developing high-quality layouts for DDR and HBM PHY IPs, utilizing advanced process technologies. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team within the Silicon IP group that drives innovations in semiconductor technology.

Experience Level

Mid-level, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in IC layout development for advanced process nodes (7nm and below).

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Developing high-quality layouts for DDR and HBM PHY IPs using advanced CMOS, FinFET, and GAA process technologies.
• Designing layout floorplans, routing, and conducting physical verification to ensure compliance with standards.
• Performing DRC, LVS, ERC, Antenna checks, and ensuring timely completion of verification cycles.
• Applying layout matching techniques to address ESD, latch-up, and other issues.
• Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize layouts for performance, power, and area.
• Troubleshooting and debugging layout challenges, improving methodologies and outcomes.
• Documenting design flows, methodologies, and best practices for knowledge sharing.

Requirements

The following skills and qualifications are required:

• BTech/MTech degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of IC layout development experience for advanced process nodes (7nm and below).
• Expertise in DRC, LVS, ERC, Antenna checks, and physical verification methodologies.
• Strong understanding of deep submicron effects and related layout techniques.
• Experience with ESD, latch-up prevention, EMIR analysis, and DFM considerations.
• Proficiency with layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Compiler.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or collaboratively.

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.