R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer - DTCO/PPA

At Synopsys, you will be a member of the team driving Power-Performance-Area (PPA) optimization at the most advanced process node through Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) collaboration with foundries. You will work closely with Synopsys R&D and foundry partners to identify potential issues associated with new process technology, enhance Synopsys EDA software, and improve process technology for PPA and yield.

Your Mission:

• Collaborate with foundries through DTCO activities and provide feedback on foundry collaterals (design rules, libraries, PDK) to improve PPA of process technology under development.
• Work with Synopsys R&D to optimize the EDA engine for the process technology under development

Your Requirements:

• A relevant degree in electrical or computer engineering or computer science
• 3+ years of experience in advanced process technology development and/or enablement/DTCO/pathfinding
• Good understanding of advanced process technology (3nm and below process nodes; finFET / GAA)
• Solid technical understanding of the underlying concepts of IC design, implementation flow and sign-off methodologies at advanced process nodes

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“The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $130,000 - $196,000 In addition, 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 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.”