Layout Design, Sr Staff Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and own physical layout for high-speed analog and mixed-signal IP blocks, including SerDes, PLLs, TX/RX circuits, and custom digital logic paths
• Perform full layout verification flows including DRC, LVS, and LPE using Calibre, ICV, and STAR-RXCT to ensure tapeout-ready quality
• Collaborate with analog circuit designers to translate schematics into optimized layouts meeting performance, area, and reliability targets
• Apply advanced floorplanning techniques to manage signal integrity, power distribution, EM/IR constraints, and ESD/latchup mitigation in FinFET processes
• Generate LEFs and support top-level integration for seamless SoC design
• Debug complex layout issues using parasitic extraction, simulation correlation, and hands-on troubleshooting
• Drive layout automation through scripting to improve team turnaround time and consistency

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in analog and mixed-signal custom IC layout, specifically with high-speed analog circuits
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or Custom Designer for layout design
• Strong working knowledge of Calibre, ICV, and STAR-RXCT for DRC, LVS, and parasitic extraction
• Solid understanding of CMOS and FinFET layout techniques, deep submicron effects, and mitigation strategies
• Experience with layout verification flows, including LEF generation, top-level integration, and EM/IR analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ESD and latchup layout design rules and their application in real designs
• Experience with scripting for layout automation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
• Paid time away including ETO and FTO programs
• Family support including maternity/paternity leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• Competitive salaries and regional 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, partnering closely with customers across various industries to maximize R&D productivity.