Senior Staff Engineer - Runset Development
SynopsysRole Summary
The Senior Staff Engineer in Runset Development at Synopsys is responsible for the development and validation of Physical Verification (PV) runsets, focusing on advanced semiconductor technologies. This position involves collaboration with foundries and direct customer engagement to ensure the delivery of high-quality PV solutions.
Experience Level
Senior level with 8-10 years of hands-on experience in the Physical Verification domain.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role include:
- Developing and validating DRC, LVS, and Fill runsets for the IC Validator tool.
- Collaborating with foundries to understand process requirements and deliver high-quality PV runsets.
- Automating qualification processes for IC Validator runsets using scripting.
- Troubleshooting layout verification issues including LVS discrepancies and DRC violations.
- Engaging with customers to gather requirements and provide technical support.
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to knowledge sharing.
- Staying updated with EDA tool advancements and foundry process innovations.
Requirements
Key requirements for this position include:
- B.Tech, M.Tech, or MS in Electronics, VLSI, or a related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in the Physical Verification domain.
- Proficiency with EDA tools such as IC Validator, Calibre, and Pegasus.
- Strong scripting skills in Perl, Tcl, and Python.
- Deep understanding of CMOS layout and ASIC design flows.
- Experience in writing DRC, LVS, ERC, and DFM rule decks.
- Exposure to competitive EDA tools.
Education Requirements
A degree in Electronics, VLSI, or a related field is required.
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.
