Staff R&D Design 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:

The ideal candidate for this role is a seasoned professional with over 7 years of industry experience in analog or memory circuit design. You possess a strong foundation in transistor-level CMOS circuit design and are adept at using circuit simulation tools like XA/PrimeSim, HSIM, and HSPICE. Your experience spans across designing sense amplifiers, voltage regulators, charge pumps, and bandgap references. You bring hands-on experience with silicon debugging and have a basic understanding of Verilog simulation flow. As a team player, you exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, are detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and thrive in a multi-national, cross-functional team environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Contributing to all parts of advanced memory development flow, starting from design specifications.
• Designing standard CMOS-based non-volatile memory circuits.
• Designing and modifying charge pumps, voltage regulators, and sense amplifiers.
• Collaborating closely with on-site and off-site design, layout, and CAD teams.
• Conducting post-layout extraction and simulation.
• Performing full chip level simulation and verification (both digital and analog).
• Working with Product Engineers to perform silicon verification.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Driving the development of next-generation NVM IP.
• Enhancing the performance and reliability of memory designs.
• Ensuring seamless integration of memory solutions across various process technologies.
• Contributing to the innovation and advancement of Synopsys’ product offerings.
• Collaborating with diverse teams to achieve project milestones and goals.
• Helping maintain Synopsys’ leadership position in the semiconductor industry.

What You’ll Need:

• 7+ years of industry experience as an analog circuit designer or memory circuit designer.
• Strong fundamentals of transistor-level CMOS circuit design.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools (XA/PrimeSim, HSIM, HSPICE, etc.).
• Experience with industry-standard design and layout tools (Custom Compiler and ICV is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with sense-amplifier, voltage regulator, charge pump, and bandgap reference design.
• Experience with statistical design methodology (generating and analyzing Monte-Carlo results).
• Experience with chip-level simulation.
• Hands-on experience with silicon debugging.
• Basic understanding of Verilog simulation flow is a plus.

Who You Are:

• A team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Able to work effectively with multi-national, cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about innovation and technology.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of the Non-Volatile-Memory (NVM) team at Synopsys, collaborating with highly skilled professionals dedicated to developing cutting-edge memory solutions. Our team works on a wide range of process technologies and is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in memory design.

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.