Descriptions & Requirements
* Solutions Engineer, Sr Staff Engineer
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:
You are a seasoned engineer with a strong background in custom IC design and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. With a BSEE/MSEE and over 5 years of experience as a Design engineer or CAD engineer, you bring deep knowledge of the complete custom/mixed-signal design flow. Your expertise includes custom and analog layout design, 3DIC, and core applications like Schematic-Driven Layout (SDL), Analog Placement and Routing, LVS/DRC, Extraction, and Analog/Digital Co-design and Simulation Analysis. You possess strong scripting skills in TCL, Perl, and Python, which you leverage to automate and streamline design processes. Excellent communication skills enable you to effectively interface with customers and understand their needs. You are a proactive problem-solver, capable of working independently and collaboratively, and you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Enabling customer flows and deploying Custom Design solutions for key customers.
- Collaborating with R&D to define and drive product direction by identifying designer needs and specifying tool capabilities for next-generation designs.
- Contributing to complex aspects of projects and developing approaches to solutions.
- Providing regular updates to managers on project status and representing the organization on business unit and/or company-wide projects.
- Managing both pre-sale and post-sale technical staff and support activities, including assessing how company products meet customer needs.
- Establishing and maintaining lines of communication with design engineering on product reliability considerations.
- Working with marketing and product managers to define new products and providing field insights back to these groups.
- Selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Driving customer success by enabling efficient Custom Design solutions.
- Influencing product development to meet the evolving needs of designers.
- Enhancing Synopsys' reputation as a leader in custom IC design solutions.
- Ensuring high-quality and reliable product offerings through close collaboration with design engineering.
- Bridging the gap between customer requirements and product capabilities.
- Contributing to the strategic goals of the department with a direct impact on results.
What You’ll Need:
- BSEE/MSEE with 5+ years as a Design engineer and/or CAD engineer.
- Deep knowledge of custom/mixed-signal design flow and custom and analog layout design.
- Familiarity with customer design flow and core applications like SDL, Analog Placement and Routing, LVS/DRC, Extraction, and Co-design and Simulation Analysis.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Python).
- Excellent communication skills for effective customer interfacing.
Who You Are:
- A proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Adaptable and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
- Innovative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement.
The Team You’ll Be a Part Of:
You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to deploying cutting-edge Custom Design solutions. Our team collaborates closely with R&D, marketing, and product management to ensure that our solutions meet the needs of our customers and drive the future of custom IC design. We value innovation, teamwork, and a customer-centric approach to everything we do.
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.
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.