R&D Engineering, Manager - 18136
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
Synopsys is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for R&D in Da Nang, Vietnam. The role involves leading the design and development of embedded memory IP across advanced nodes, managing engineering teams, and ensuring delivery of high-performance memory solutions for AI, automotive, and data center applications. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 10+ years of memory design experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, circuit design, and physical implementation of embedded memory IP (SRAM, register files, TCAM, ROM) across advanced nodes.
- Define block specifications with system architects, translating customer requirements into concrete design targets.
- Manage circuit and layout engineers, assign work packages, track progress, and coordinate with project management.
- Execute design and layout reviews, create documentation including datasheets and design reports.
- Model and simulate memory blocks using VerilogA and SystemVerilog to validate architecture before tapeout.
- Support silicon evaluation, analyze field issues, and drive root cause analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and technology evaluation with global teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 10+ years in full embedded memory design flow: architecture, circuit design, physical implementation, compiler automation, characterization, timing, and model generation.
- Deep expertise in SRAM, register file, TCAM, and ROM architecture with advanced custom circuit implementations.
- Direct experience designing memory IP in advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, or beyond) with variation-aware design understanding.
- Strong knowledge of digital design, verification methodologies, ASIC design flow, and industry-standard EDA tools.
- Experience managing engineering teams including task delegation, performance management, and technical mentorship.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to explain complex circuit tradeoffs to project managers in two sentences without losing nuance.
- Proactive in asking the right questions when facing ambiguity.
- Ability to review work with a critical eye but without ego.
- Staying current on process technology trends and new memory architectures.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects without dropping threads, escalating early when deadlines are at risk.
- Experience with transistor-level physics at 5nm.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans.
- ETO and FTO Programs for time away.
- Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance.
- ESPP to purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount.
- Retirement plans that vary by region and country.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, GenAI, and Cloud.
- Contribute to chips powering AI accelerators and automotive systems.
- Strengthen the technical depth of the Da Nang Design Center through targeted mentorship and knowledge sharing.
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