Synopsys - Sunnyvale, CA
posted 2 months ago
Synopsys is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Logic Library Group in Sunnyvale, CA. This role is pivotal for the design and development of standard cell libraries, which are essential components in integrated circuit design. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in standard cell library design, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in this field. The position requires a hands-on approach to development, as well as the ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering their growth and skill expansion. The successful candidate will work closely with geographically distributed R&D teams, engaging in cross-functional collaborations to optimize the design chain. Effective communication skills are crucial, as the role involves articulating ideas and requests to drive these collaborations. The candidate must have experience with advanced technology nodes, specifically 7nm, 6nm, 5nm, 4nm, and 3nm, and should be adept in circuit design, layout design, and spice simulations. A deep understanding of CMOS device characteristics and design rules in submicron process nodes is essential, along with knowledge of submicron process issues, particularly in FINFET technologies. The candidate should be familiar with high sigma variation analysis in smaller technology nodes and have experience in optimizing standard cell circuits to achieve better performance, power, and area (PPA). Collaboration with layout designers to optimize layout parasitics and involvement in layout extraction are also key aspects of this role. Additionally, the candidate should possess scripting capabilities in TCL, PERL, or Python, and demonstrate strong analytical and logical skills. At Synopsys, we are at the forefront of innovations that transform the way we work and live, contributing to advancements in self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, 5G, and the Internet of Things. Our Silicon IP business focuses on integrating more capabilities into System on Chips (SoCs) at a faster pace, offering a broad portfolio of silicon IP to help customers meet their unique performance, power, and size requirements. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.