Principal AMS Layout Engineer

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You are an experienced engineering leader with deep expertise in high‑speed analog and mixed‑signal layout. Your background in multi‑Gbps NRZ and PAM‑based Ser Des, spanning advanced CMOS, FinFET, and GAA nodes, sets you apart. You excel in environments that value innovation, precision, and collaboration, and you are driven by the challenge of building repeatable, scalable methodologies that empower global engineering teams.

You translate complex technical challenges into actionable workflows, communicate clearly across interdisciplinary teams, and align stakeholders around shared goals. Mentoring and knowledge sharing come naturally to you. You thrive in fast‑moving environments, balancing multiple priorities while inspiring excellence in those around you. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact at a global leader in semiconductor technology, Synopsys is your next destination.

• Define and manage layout scope, effort, schedules, deliverables, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Accelerate layout development for high‑speed Ser Des IP to meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Act as the primary technical interface for customers and internal teams; present project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Gather customer requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications and workflow improvements.
• Perform hands‑on debugging and root‑cause analysis of complex layout issues; apply expertise to problem isolation and resolution.
• Collaborate on layout approaches considering advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, interposers, bump strategy, etc.) where applicable.
• Develop, validate, and refine end‑to‑end layout workflows that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Innovate analog/mixed‑signal layout methodologies using industry‑standard tools and internal automation.
• Ensure signoff quality across DRC/LVS, EM/IR, reliability, parasitics, and tapeout readiness.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, workflow guides, specifications, and customer‑facing deliverables.
• Ensure documentation is scalable, maintainable, and supports long‑term product evolution.
• Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and foster cross‑team knowledge sharing.

• Strengthen the quality and competitiveness of next‑generation high‑speed Ser Des IP for advanced technologies.
• Drive methodology innovation that enhances efficiency and first‑time‑right success across multiple global product lines.
• Shape customer engagement by transforming complex requirements into actionable engineering strategies.
• Influence long‑term roadmaps for layout methodology, automation, and advanced‑node design practices.
• Elevate team capabilities through mentorship, coaching, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Enable predictable, high‑quality program execution, directly accelerating customer product success and time‑to‑market.

• In‑depth familiarity with high‑speed Ser Des layout and analog/mixed‑signal circuits.
• Experience with multi‑Gbps NRZ and PAM4 Ser Des is a strong advantage.
• Expertise in:
  • High‑speed/signal‑integrity layout (differential routing, shielding, clock/data optimization, inductor/tcoil)
  • ESD design constraints and latch‑up mitigation
  • Custom digital layout (logic cell layout, logic‑path routing)
  • Reliability‑driven layout (EM, IR, self‑heat)
  • Parasitic‑aware layout (matching, symmetry, proximity effects)
  • Porting‑friendly layout practices across nodes and foundries
• Strong hands‑on debugging ability—problem isolation and root‑cause layout debugging are strongly desired.
• Proficiency in Synopsys Custom Compiler (or equivalent custom layout tools).
• Experience with verification tools such as ICV, Star‑RCXT, and PERC (or equivalents).
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