Senior Physical Design Engineer – AI-Driven EDA Tools

Synopsys Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks an accomplished engineer with 15+ years RTL-to-GDS physical design experience spanning advanced nodes. You will engage with customers, demonstrate Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, DSO.ai, and other tools, and collaborate with R&D to influence tool development.

The role emphasizes timing closure, power optimization, DRC, ECOs, AI/ML knowledge, and mentoring teammates while driving adoption of Synopsys' physical design solutions across leading-edge silicon.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in RTL-to-GDS physical design for advanced nodes.
• Strong expertise with EDA tools listed above.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with AI/ML applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand goals and deliver tailored solutions.
• Demonstrate tool capabilities through hands-on support and workshops.
• Collaborate with R&D to influence tool development based on field feedback.
• Deliver technical presentations and training on synthesis, P&R, timing, and power.
• Diagnose complex design issues and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to team productivity and technical collateral.

Skills

RTL-to-GDS flow

Customer collaboration

Timing closure

Power optimization

EDA tools expertise

AI/ML proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Fusion Compiler

PrimeTime

PrimeClosure

Formality

DSO.ai

FusionAI

ICV

StarRC

RTLA

Innovus

Genus

Tempus

Quantus

Cerebrus

Job description

Synopsys Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks an accomplished engineer with 15+ years RTL-to-GDS physical design experience spanning advanced nodes. You will engage with customers, demonstrate Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, DSO.ai, and other tools, and collaborate with R&D to influence tool development.

The role emphasizes timing closure, power optimization, DRC, ECOs, AI/ML knowledge, and mentoring teammates while driving adoption of Synopsys' physical design solutions across leading-edge silicon.