Senior Physical Design Engineer

Senior RTL Design Engineer

Job Overview
Synopsys is seeking a RTL Design Engineer and an expert in microarchitecture, RTL development for our next-generation IPs, processors and sub-systems. The ideal candidate is experienced in the microprocessor development process, resolution of critical problems, and has a consistent track record of delivering timely and high-quality products. Cutting edge experience in system architecture and design, utilizing the latest process technologies, is preferred. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Working closely with Architects to develop micro-architecture and hardware specifications for the design blocks in the sub-system / SoC.
• Developing RTL code for the design blocks with PPA considerations
• Carrying out Linting, CDC, RDC, Synthesis and Timing Analysis of design blocks
• Work closely with verification team to review test plans and setting the sign-off criteria for the design and verification activities.
• Interact and collaborate with various stake holders in the project (in areas related to Verification, DFT, Physical design, Prototyping.. etc)
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Qualifications / Skills Desired
Provide a bullet point list of the qualifications that are necessary for someone to fill this position.
Bullet points you may want to include are:

• BTech / MTech In Electrical / Electronics engineering
• 6+ years experience in ASIC / SoC design domain
• Exposure to CPU/processor architectures (x86, ARM, RISC-V, MIPS.. etc)
• Knowledge of design techniques for high performance and low power (UPF, clock gating)
• Hands-on expertise with Verilog, System Verilog and/or VHDL
• Hands-on expertise with Spyglass, VCLP, Design Compiler and Prime Time
• Experience of developing scripts using Perl, Python or similar languages.
• Exposure to other frontend tools like Simulators and Waveform viewers (Verdi)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent debug and problem solving skills
• Exposure to automotive safety (ASIL) standards is an advantage

ABOUT US
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for creative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every single day. As the world’s 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. Whether you’re a system-on-chip (SoC) designer building advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver exceptional, secure products for the era of connected everything. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 113 offices located throughout North America, South America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India.
Since 1986, Synopsys has been at the heart of accelerating electronics innovation with engineers around the world having used Synopsys technology to successfully design and create billions of chips and systems that are found in the electronics that people rely on every single day.

Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Synopsys complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Synopsys Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.