Senior Synthesis Cad Engineer

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Tel Aviv, Israel +1

This role focuses on developing and refining RTL to PNR tools and flows for high-speed communication devices, with a specific emphasis on integrating AI/ML automation into production runs. The engineer will be responsible for methodology deployment, scripting, and supporting adjacent teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design and refine sophisticated Synthesis flows to meet ambitious Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) objectives.
  2. Partner closely with upstream Front-End Design and downstream Place & Route (P&R) flows development teams. Define boundaries, resolve design constraints, and bridge systemic execution gaps.
  3. Develop robust and scalable scripts using Tcl/Python to improve Flow Turnaround Time (TAT). Integrate next-generation capabilities such as AI/ML automation into production runs.
  4. Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted representative for adjacent project teams. Provide proactive support, deep-dive debugging of complex tool failures, and formal synthesis training to build teams.

Skills

Required

  • B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in VLSI synthesis flows
  • deep, proven expertise in Synopsys Fusion Compiler or Design Compiler (DC-Top/DC-Ultra)
  • Strong proficiency in Tcl or Python scripting within a production-level CAD/EDA environment.
  • A highly enthusiastic, dedicated approach with a demonstrated "sense of ownership" to proactively step into process vacuums and drive complex tasks to completion.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with synthesis, place and route, STA EDA tools from Synopsys (DC/FC/PT), Cadence (Genus/ Innovus/Tempus).
  • Experience in methodology definition / flow ownership of synthesis / Place and Route/ STA steps is an advantage.
  • Great teammate with strong ownership, self-learning skills, and the ability to work autonomously.

What the JD emphasized

  • AI/ML automation