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Synopsys Inc · 3 hours ago

Physical Design Applications Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Synopsys Inc is a leader in technology innovations that power cutting-edge silicon applications. They are seeking a Physical Design Applications Engineer to work with engineering teams and customers to deliver solutions that drive timing closure, power and area optimization, and robust RTL-to-GDS flows using Synopsys tools.

Electronic Design Automation (EDA)Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Execute RTL-to-GDSII digital implementation flows, including logic synthesis, floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and sign-off quality closure

Work with customers and internal teams to troubleshoot and optimize implementation challenges, propose solutions, and deliver highly-tuned PPA results

Utilize Synopsys tools such as Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, and DSO.ai/FusionAI in digital implementation and static timing analysis

Develop and enhance automation scripts and flows using TCL, Python, Perl, or other scripting languages

Perform static timing analysis (STA), debug timing violations, and implement ECOs to improve performance and timing closure

Drive DRC/LVS/Signoff quality closures at advanced technology nodes

Collaborate with customers, product teams, and research groups to share best practices and feedback to improve tool flows

Qualification

Digital implementationRTL-to-GDS flowsSynopsys toolsScripting skillsStatic timing analysisAnalytical abilityUnix/Linux familiarityCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

2–4 years of hands-on experience in digital physical design or backend implementation

Experience with full RTL-to-GDS flows, including place & route methodologies, STA, timing closure, and signoff strategies

Solid scripting skills in TCL, Python, Perl, or equivalent for flow automation

Strong analytical ability to dissect complex timing, PPA, and design challenges

Familiarity with unix/linux environments and engineering workflows

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaborative team and customer-facing environments

Preferred

Proficiency with Synopsys tools such as Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, and familiarity with AI-assisted optimization tools (e.g., DSO.ai/FusionAI) is highly desirable

Company

Synopsys Inc

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Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.

Founded in 1986

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.synopsys.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (177)

2024 (216)

2023 (158)

2022 (204)

2021 (215)

2020 (190)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$2B

Key Investors

NVIDIAGreen Pine Capital Partners

2025-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $2B

2022-09-21Post Ipo Equity

1994-01-01Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

Aart Geus

Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

Chi-Foon Chan

President and co-Chief Executive Officer

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