Staff Physical Design Engineer — AI-Driven Flows & Tapeouts

Synopsys, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. seeks a seasoned ASIC physical design engineer to partner with customers on 7nm and below designs. You will build flows in TCL/Python, debug timing, routing and power challenges, and push automation that improves design quality and predictability across RTL-to-GDS workflows.

The role requires hands-on experience with Fusion Compiler, ICC2, and Cadence Innovus, plus strong scripting. Willingness to travel for onsite reviews is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on ASIC physical design experience or a master's with 3+ years.
• Proficiency with implementation tools: Fusion Compiler, ICC2, Cadence Innovus.
• Scripting skills in TCL, Python, or Perl for flows and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support customer engagements on advanced-node designs at 7nm, 5nm and below.
• Develop and enhance physical design methodologies and automation workflows.
• Debug placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, timing and power issues.
• Deliver methodology recommendations tailored to customer constraints.
• Contribute to AI-assisted optimization initiatives and data-driven design.
• Collaborate with R&D, product management, and field teams.
• Travel to customer sites for onsite support and design reviews.

Skills

TCL

Python

Perl

Fusion Compiler

ICC2

Cadence Innovus

ASIC physical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master's degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

Fusion Compiler

ICC2

Cadence Innovus

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. seeks a seasoned ASIC physical design engineer to partner with customers on 7nm and below designs. You will build flows in TCL/Python, debug timing, routing and power challenges, and push automation that improves design quality and predictability across RTL-to-GDS workflows.

The role requires hands-on experience with Fusion Compiler, ICC2, and Cadence Innovus, plus strong scripting. Willingness to travel for onsite reviews is expected.