Principal Physical Design Engineer

About the Position

Principal Physical Design Engineer

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical design engagements for strategic semiconductor customers working on advanced-node designs, from floorplanning through signoff
• Develop and optimize RTL-to-GDSII methodologies that improve PPA, reduce runtime, and accelerate design closure for production tapeouts
• Build automation frameworks using Python and Tcl that solve real productivity bottlenecks in placement, CTS, routing, and timing closure workflows
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and global R&D teams to validate new Synopsys implementation technologies and translate customer feedback into product requirements
• Drive technical evaluations and benchmarking programs that demonstrate measurable improvements in customer design metrics
• Support advanced-node enablement and DTCO initiatives in partnership with foundries and customer design teams
• Mentor engineers across the Korea team and contribute to technical leadership on methodology development and customer engagement strategy

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 15+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor physical design, implementation methodologies, or EDA development
• Deep expertise across the RTL-to-GDSII flow including floorplanning, placement optimization, clock tree synthesis, routing, timing closure, power optimization, and physical verification
• Strong proficiency in Python and Tcl for building automation frameworks and productivity tools
• Demonstrated experience working directly with semiconductor customers to solve complex implementation challenges and deploy methodologies in production environments
• Fluency in Korean and English with the ability to lead technical discussions, present to executive stakeholders, and document methodologies in both languages
• Experience with Fusion Compiler, IC Compiler II, PrimeTime, or equivalent implementation and signoff tools is a strong plus

Nice to Have

• Experience in advanced-node challenges and emerging technologies

We Offer

• Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
• Competitive salaries
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

About the Company

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.