Physical Design Specialist-Applications Engineering-51014BR

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are:

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:

The ideal candidate for the Physical Design Specialist (PDS) role is someone with a deep passion for technology and innovation, particularly in the field of ASIC design. You possess a strong technical background with hands-on experience in Place & Route (physical), Synthesis (logical and physical), and Static Timing Analysis (STA). Your expertise spans multiple domains of design implementation, and you have a comprehensive understanding of the codependency of flow and methodology, including Macro & Standard Cell Placement, Clock Tree Synthesis, Routing, and Advanced Timing Optimization techniques. You are also knowledgeable in AI-driven methodologies, RTL Coding, Synthesis, Equivalency check, and Constraints (timing & Power Signoff).

You thrive in a collaborative environment, working seamlessly with account managers and AC management to prioritize tasks and manage multiple customer activities concurrently. Your exceptional verbal and written communication skills enable you to articulate complex design methodologies involving Synopsys tools effectively, even at very advanced nodes (Sub 5nm). You have a customer-centric mindset, with the ability to understand and address customer needs and issues, helping them achieve tangible and lasting performance improvements in their projects.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the sale and adoption of Synopsys products to help customers achieve performance improvements in cost, quality, and development time for projects.
• Gaining expertise in Synopsys Full RTL-to-GDSII solution (Fusion Compiler / IC Compiler II/ICC2).
• Managing multiple customer activities concurrently and working with account managers to set priorities.
• Conducting product demonstrations, evaluations, and competitive benchmarking.
• Providing customer support through training, problem resolution, and technical account management.
• Participating in account planning as part of the account team to develop solutions to customer problems.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing customer satisfaction by providing expert guidance on Synopsys tools and methodologies.
• Reducing project schedules for customers through optimized chip design processes.
• Driving the adoption of advanced design methodologies and AI-driven techniques.
• Contributing to the development of next-generation processes and models for chip manufacturing.
• Improving the overall quality and performance of customer projects.
• Fostering long-term relationships with customers through effective technical account management.

What You'll Need:

• Design Implementation experience with industry-standard tools (Placement, Optimization, CTS, Routing).
• RTL to GDSII full flow experience or knowledge.
• Strong understanding of Advanced Node & Design methodologies.
• Experience with Synopsys backend tools (Logical and Physical Synthesis, AI methodologies, Timing Closure techniques, Macro Placement, Routing at advanced nodes, Static Timing Analysis, including noise analysis).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Who You Are:

• Customer-sensitive with the ability to manage multiple issues and set priorities.
• Passionate about helping customers exploit new technologies.
• A collaborative team player who works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new tools and methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

Our Customer Success Group is all about building high-performance silicon chips faster. Were the world's leading provider of solutions for designing and verifying advanced silicon chips. Our team designs the next-generation processes and models needed to manufacture those chips, enabling our customers to optimize chips for power, cost, and performance. Join us to be part of a team that eliminates months off project schedules for our customers.
Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.