Staff R&D Software Engineer - Physical Design Implementation

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a seasoned professional with over 5 years of experience in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry, specifically in Physical Design Implementation. You possess strong software skills, with a minimum of 5 years of coding experience in C/C++. Your understanding of data structures and algorithms is solid, and you have a keen analytical mind capable of solving complex problems. You have a comprehensive understanding of the chip design flow and demonstrate technical leadership, having driven and delivered large-scale projects independently. As a team player, you communicate clearly, both in writing and orally, and are open to working with diverse teams across multiple time zones.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Identifying opportunities to improve performance, power, area (PPA), and runtime in the Physical Design Implementation product.
• Proposing efficient solutions and algorithms to enhance optimization techniques.
• Implementing new features and enhancements in the Fusion Compiler Backend Optimization module.
• Thoroughly testing all new implementations to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Supporting the product post-deployment to address any issues and ensure smooth operation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need:

• At least 5+ years of work experience in EDA, preferably with knowledge of any of Physical Design, STA, Power Analysis.
• Strong coding skills with a minimum of 5 years of experience in C/C++.
• Proficiency in data structures and algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Semiconductor chip design flow.

Who We are looking for:

• A motivated individual willing to go above and beyond in his role as an individual technology contributor.
• A strong team player with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Open to working with diverse teams across multiple time zones.
• A leader who has proactively driven and delivered large-scale projects independently.
• Experience with hands on development and debugging in a large enterprise software environment with complex code-base.