Applications Engineer, II

The individual will have to work as a part of the team that focuses on the development of Process Design Kits for Synopsys Custom Design platform.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• While participating in the production of PDKs one needs to support internal/external customers on previously developed PDKs.
• Interact with customers in terms of data/specification gathering, project deliverables etc.
• Will have to collaborate with cross-functional teams in testing and implementing Custom tool adjacencies such as Physical Verification, Parasitic extraction, and design enablement. 
• Experience in customizing a design environment is a plus.

Key Qualification

• Requires a minimum of Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering / VLSI with a 2+ years of related experience.
• Basic overall understanding of the design process.

  Preferred Experience

• Good understanding of PDKs and experience as a CAD engineer would be beneficial. The candidate should have expert knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Tcl, UNIX or other EDA extension languages.
• Knowledge of Custom/analog design and hands-on with EDA tools such as Custom Layout, Spice simulation, Physical verification is preferred.

• Must have Good problem solving and debugging skills and strong communication skills.
• Exercising judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions , Executing projects from start to completion.
• Handling moderately complex aspects of a project. Works on team-driven or task-oriented projects.
• May guide more junior peers with aspects of their job.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.