R&D Methodology and Automation Lead · Synopsys

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:04:16 GMT
Engineering

Synopsys · Austin, Texas · $166,000-$249,000 · onsite
You will lead the development and deployment of advanced design methodologies and automation frameworks for analog, mixed-signal, and digital IC design. You will manage and mentor a team of engineers focused on EDA methodology and automation initiatives. You will collaborate with R&D, product, and application teams to define, refine, and implement best-in-class design flows and processes. You will drive the adoption of AI/ML-driven automation to accelerate verification, improve quality metrics, and reduce manual effort in design cycles. You will identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in current workflows, and deliver innovative, scalable solutions using scripting, CAD tools, and process re-engineering. You will interface with foundry, IP, and customer teams to ensure methodologies align with leading-edge technology requirements and customer needs. You will document and communicate methodology improvements, success stories, and lessons learned to drive global adoption and knowledge sharing. The impact you will have is accelerating time-to-market for Synopsys customers through robust, automated design flows. You will elevate the quality, reliability, and scalability of EDA methodologies and toolchains across multiple projects and technology nodes. You will influence the roadmap and strategic direction of Synopsys' automation and methodology offerings. You will empower engineering teams with state-of-the-art tools, training, and support to maximize productivity and innovation. You will enhance collaboration between R&D, application engineers, and customers by standardizing best practices and methodologies. You will reduce engineering overhead and manual intervention through data-driven process improvements and automation. You will need 10+ years of experience in EDA methodology, CAD automation, or semiconductor process development (analog, mixed-signal, or digital domains). You will have proven leadership, mentoring, and project management skills in a cross-functional engineering environment. You will have deep hands-on expertise with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys Custom Compiler, Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, ICV, or similar). You will have strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Perl, TCL, Shell, SKILL, or related languages, with a focus on automation and tool integration.