Staff Layout Design Engineer
SynopsysPortugal
Posted March 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Synopsys is a global leader in engineering solutions that span the entire silicon‑to‑system lifecycle, empowering customers to accelerate the development of AI‑powered products. The company delivers cutting‑edge silicon design, semiconductor IP, electronic design automation (EDA), and simulation and analysis tools, complemented by professional design services. Synopsys distinguishes itself through deep industry partnerships that enhance R&D productivity and unlock innovative capabilities across technology sectors. Its commitment to software quality and security further ensures reliable, high‑performance solutions for complex electronic systems.
Job Description
Staff Layout Design Engineer drives layout development for high-speed SerDes physical interfaces and complex analog/mixed-signal CMOS blocks. They lead the complete layout design process, including floorplanning, verification, and quality assurance, with a strong emphasis on reliability and manufacturability.
Requirements
- MSc in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in analog and mixed-signal CMOS layout, including high-speed SerDes interfaces
- Deep knowledge of deep submicron CMOS technologies and design for reliability (EM/IR, matching, proximity effects)
- Proficiency in layout floorplanning, porting designs across foundry nodes, and implementing signal integrity and ESD mitigation strategies
- Experience with custom digital and high-speed digital layout, as well as Synopsys EDA tools
- Strong skills in UNIX environments, including shell scripting and command-line operations
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as TCL and Python
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings