ASIC Physical Design Staff Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own the complete physical implementation flow from RTL to GDSII for high-performance interface IPs, test chips, and subsystems at advanced nodes
• Drive synthesis, floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, and routing using Synopsys tools
• Perform static timing analysis, EM/IR signoff, and physical verification to ensure designs meet all timing, power, and reliability targets
• Develop and refine implementation flows and CAD methodologies to improve turnaround time, PPA, and design predictability
• Interface with IP architects, verification teams, and product engineering to understand design constraints and customer requirements
• Debug complex timing, power, and physical issues across multi-million gate designs under tape-out pressure
• Contribute to scripting and automation efforts using Perl, Tcl, and Python to streamline flows

Requirements

• B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, VLSI Design, Microelectronics, or equivalent
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC physical implementation from RTL to GDSII at advanced process nodes
• Deep working knowledge of Synopsys tools including Design Compiler, ICC2, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, Star-RCXT, ICV, and RedHawk
• Proven track record of contributing to recent project tape-outs with responsibility for timing closure or physical verification
• Strong scripting skills in Perl, Tcl, and Python for flow automation and CAD methodology development
• Solid understanding of timing constraint development, clock tree synthesis, EM/IR analysis, and physical verification flows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IP subsystem implementation or multi-die integration

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
• Paid time away including ETO and FTO programs
• Family support including maternity, paternity, and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• Competitive salaries and retirement plans

About the Company

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services to power innovation across automotive, mobile, and data center markets.