SOC Engineering, Staff Engineer (Physical Design)

Responsibilities

• Own RTL-to-GDSII physical implementation for UCIe IP blocks, driving synthesis, floorplanning, power grid architecture, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and sign-off closure.
• Close timing across multiple PVT corners and operating modes, optimizing for the latency and bandwidth demands of high-speed die-to-die interfaces.
• Execute physical and electrical verification using Synopsys IC Validator, resolving DRC, LVS, ERC violations and mitigating electromigration, IR-drop, and signal integrity issues.
• Design and validate bump and pad ring patterns specific to die-to-die architectures, coordinating with package teams on complex routing constraints.
• Build and maintain automation scripts in Python, Tcl, and Perl to streamline back-end flows and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Prepare and deliver tape-out packages including GDSII databases, foundry checklists, and design documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3 to 10+ years of hands-on ASIC physical design experience with proven RTL-to-GDSII ownership.
• Experience with 7nm, 5nm, or 3nm semiconductor nodes.
• Deep technical expertise in die-to-die interfaces such as UCIe, HBM, or high-speed DDR.
• Strong proficiency with Synopsys physical design tools including IC Compiler II, Fusion Compiler, and PrimeTime.
• Advanced scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Shell for automating complex design flows.

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 to maximize R&D productivity and power the next generation of innovation.