R&D Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer - Physical Design

General Information

Job Title R&D Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer - Physical Design Job ID 12425 City Boxborough State/Province Massachusetts Date Posted 01-Aug-2025 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory R&D Engineering Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No Base Salary Range: $142000 - $213000

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:

You are an accomplished ASIC Digital Implementation Engineer with a proven track record—over a decade—of developing high-speed digital IP cores and/or SOCs. Your expertise encompasses the full spectrum of ASIC design flow, from RTL to GDSII, and you are highly proficient in leading Synthesis and Place & Route tools, such as Synopsys Fusion Compiler. You possess in-depth knowledge of IP deliverables, physical design methodologies, and complex digital architectures, including memories, logic libraries, and PDKs.

Your technical acumen is matched by your collaborative spirit. You excel at working with cross-functional, globally distributed teams, fostering innovation and driving collective success. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—are exemplary, enabling you to produce clear documentation and deliver effective training. You have a knack for problem-solving, always approaching challenges analytically and systematically to deliver robust, high-quality solutions.

Familiarity with industry protocols such as HDMI, MIPI, PCIe, SATA, Ethernet, USB, DP, and DDR is a strong asset, as is hands-on experience with other Synopsys tools like Primetime, PrimePower, RLTA, and CoreTools. You are committed to continuous improvement—both your own and that of your team and processes—staying ahead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Above all, you are passionate