Layout Design, Staff Engineer

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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 a passionate and detail-oriented Layout Design Engineer with a strong foundation in analog and mixed-signal CMOS circuit layout. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to the development of high-speed Ser Des physical interfaces and supporting analog blocks. You possess a deep understanding of transistor-level design, deep submicron CMOS technologies, and the nuances of layout effects and reliability.

Your expertise extends to floor planning, layout entry, and quality validation, and you are adept at designing for portability across multiple foundry nodes. You are familiar with signal integrity challenges, ESD and latch-up mitigation, and have a keen eye for optimizing layouts for performance and reliability. If you are looking to make a tangible impact in a global, innovative company and are excited to work alongside talented professionals from around the world, Synopsys is the place for you.

• Designing and implementing complex analog and mixed-signal CMOS circuit layouts, with a focus on high-speed Ser Des physical interfaces.
• Collaborating with circuit designers to translate schematics into robust, manufacturable layouts that meet performance, power, and area requirements.
• Performing floor planning, layout entry, and comprehensive verification to ensure design quality and compliance with foundry rules.
• Applying advanced techniques to mitigate signal integrity issues, ESD, and latch-up risks, including differential routing, shielding, and substrate biasing.
• Optimizing layouts for reliability, matching, and minimizing parasitic effects such as EM and IR drop.
• Supporting design porting activities to enable seamless migration of layouts across multiple foundry nodes and technology platforms.
• Documenting layout methodologies, best practices, and validation results to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor or advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with a solid background in transistor-level design.
• 5+ years of experience in analog and mixed-signal CMOS layout design, including complex integrated circuits.
• Expertise in deep submicron CMOS technologies and layout effects (matching, reliability, proximity, EM, IR, etc.).
• Proficiency in layout floor planning, verification, and quality validation using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity, ESD, and latch-up mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with UNIX operating systems and scripting languages (TCL, Python) is a plus.
• Experience with Synopsys EDA tools is highly desirable.

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused, with a commitment to delivering robust and reliable designs.
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who builds productive relationships and networks effectively.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical judgment, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.

• Accelerate the development of cutting-edge silicon IP, enabling faster integration of advanced capabilities into SoCs.
• Enhance the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of high-speed interface solutions for next-generation applications.
• Reduce time-to-market and risk for customers by delivering high-quality, validated layout designs.
• Contribute to the innovation of analog and mixed-signal design methodologies within a global team.
• Support the creation of differentiated products that power the Era of Smart Everything, from AI to IoT and beyond.
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