Sr ASIC Synthesis Engineer (Remote)

Encore Semi Llc; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Senior ASIC Synthesis Engineer. This role involves leading RTL-to-gates implementation, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have over 8 years of ASIC synthesis experience, expertise in Cadence or Synopsys tools, and a deep understanding of SDC constraint writing. This position offers a salary between $140,000 to $160,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

15 days of PTO per year

Comprehensive medical benefits

401k - Traditional & Roth

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC synthesis using Cadence or Synopsys tools.
• Deep expertise in SDC constraint writing and clock gating is required.
• Proven track record in leading synthesis flow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead RTL-to-gates implementation for ASIC designs.
• Act as a technical mentor for junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve synthesis workflows.

Skills

ASIC synthesis experience

Cadence or Synopsys tools

SDC constraint writing

Clock gating

Hierarchical synthesis

Standard cells knowledge

Job description

Position: Senior ASIC Synthesis Engineer
Location: Remote (within the U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-time (Salary + Benefits + Bonus) or Contractor
Eligibility: U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders.

Description:
Lead RTL-to-gates implementation using Cadence Genus for GF 22FDX. Drive synthesis strategy, constraint management, and multi-mode multi-corner (MMMC) optimization. Act as a technical mentor for junior engineers, ensuring high-quality netlists with robust DFT integration. Collaborates cross-functionally with RTL, verification, and backend teams to minimize ECO cycles and accelerate signoff readiness.

Requirements:

• 8+ years’ hands-on experience in ASIC synthesis with Cadence or Synopsys tools.
• Deep expertise in SDC constraint writing, clock gating, and hierarchical synthesis.
• Familiarity with GF 22FDX standard cells, libraries, and foundry requirements.
• Proven track record of leading synthesis flow improvements and methodology development.

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $140,000 to $160,000, which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Full-Time Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO per calendar year
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 401k - Traditional & Roth
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement

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