Layout Design, Staff Engineer

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In short

Synopsys is seeking a Staff Engineer with extensive experience in SRAM layout design to develop cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. This role involves optimizing layouts for performance, power, and manufacturability, collaborating with design teams, and driving physical verification closure. The position is based on-site in Yerevan, Armenia.

Responsibilities

Lead physical layout development for embedded SRAM memory compiler peripheral circuits across advanced technology nodes.
Optimize SRAM layouts to meet specifications for performance, power consumption, area efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and yield.
Drive physical verification closure including DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna checks, and parasitic extraction.
Collaborate with circuit design teams to ensure layout implementations satisfy timing, matching, and electrical requirements.
Address advanced-node layout challenges including device matching, parasitic management, high-density routing, and reliability constraints.
Develop and implement layout methodology improvements and automation capabilities.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to layout engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related technical discipline.
6+ years of professional experience in SRAM or embedded memory layout design, including bitcells, arrays, and peripheral circuits.
Comprehensive understanding of SRAM architecture, including bitcell operation, array organization, sense amplifier design, and decoder/driver circuits.
Demonstrated ability to optimize layouts across multiple design objectives including performance, power, area, reliability, and manufacturability.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex layout challenges involving device matching, parasitic extraction, and advanced-node design rules.
Proven experience driving physical verification closure including DRC, LVS, ERC, and antenna checks.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with scripting or layout automation is highly valued.
Experience with technology bring-up or foundry collaboration.
Strong technical judgment for identifying critical layout issues and determining appropriate solutions.
Effective communication with circuit design teams regarding design feasibility, implementation tradeoffs, and potential technical risks.
Productivity in environments with evolving requirements and incomplete specifications.
Ownership of technical deliverables and systematic issue resolution.
Contribution to team development through mentorship and technical guidance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans.
ETO and FTO Programs.
Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance.
ESPP: Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount.
Retirement Plans.
Competitive salaries.

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