R&D Engineer - TCAD

$142,000 - $213,000/Yr

Synopsys - Hillsboro, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Hillsboro, OR

Publishing Industries

About the position

The R D Engineer - TCAD position at Synopsys involves designing and implementing advanced simulation tools for the semiconductor industry. The role focuses on developing mesh generation software and computational geometry algorithms to enhance the performance of semiconductor device simulations. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize software solutions, contributing to the advancement of next-generation semiconductor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing mesh generation software components for advanced simulation platforms.
• Developing computational geometry-based algorithms for accurate and efficient simulations.
• Creating physics-based geometry modeling engines to support nano-scale semiconductor device simulations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and enhance existing functionalities.
• Optimizing software performance through parallel programming techniques.
• Conducting code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience developing 2D/3D mesh generation software.
• Strong design and programming skills in C++.
• Strong background in data structures and algorithms.
• Background in computational geometry.
• Experience with parallel programming (TBB, OpenMP, MPI, GPU).
• Knowledge of structure generation using implicit or explicit methods.
• Experience with level set methods.
• Experience with modern algorithms for the computational solution of partial differential equations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Familiarity with simulation tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of software development best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits including bonuses and equity options.