Application Engineer - ICV Runset Development

Job description

What Youll Need: • B.Tech, M.Tech, or MS in Electronics, VLSI, or a related field. • 3+ years of hands-on experience in the Physical Verification (PV) domain. • Advanced proficiency with EDA tools such as IC Validator, Calibre, Pegasus, and PVS. • Strong scripting skills in Perl, Tcl, and Python for automation and rule deck development. • Deep understanding of CMOS layout, ASIC design flows, and foundry process requirements. • Experience in writing and debugging DRC, LVS, ERC, and DFM rule decks. • Exposure to competitive EDA tools and awareness of their strengths and limitations. What Youll Be Doing: • Developing and validating DRC, LVS, and Fill runsets (rule deck files) for the Synopsys IC Validator tool, targeting state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies. • Collaborating closely with leading foundries to understand process requirements and deliver high-quality PV runsets for advanced nodes. • Automating qualification processes for IC Validator runsets using scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, and Python. • Troubleshooting and resolving complex layout verification issues, including LVS discrepancies, DRC violations, and DFM challenges. • Interfacing directly with customers and FAEs to gather requirements, provide technical support, and ensure successful deployment of PV solutions. • Mentoring junior team members, sharing best practices, and contributing to a knowledge-sharing culture within the team. • Staying up-to-date with the latest EDA tool advancements, competitive products, and foundry process innovations to maintain Synopsys’ technical edge. The Impact You Will Have: • Accelerate the adoption and success of Synopsys IC Validator among leading semiconductor foundries and design houses. • Ensure robust and reliable PV runsets, enabling customers to achieve first-pass silicon success and reduce time-to-market. • Drive continuous improvement in automation and process efficiency, reducing manual intervention and error-prone steps. • Enhance customer satisfaction by providing timely and expert solutions to complex verification challenges. • Contribute to the development of next-generation verification methodologies and best practices within Synopsys. • Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted partner in the global EDA ecosystem through technical excellence and customer-centric support.