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Applications Engineer, Staff

Synopsys
United States, Texas, Austin
August 12, 2023

ILT Staff Applications Engineer

39142BR

USA - Texas - Austin

Job Description and Requirements

Staff Application Engineer - Inverse Lithography Technology (ILT)

This position holds product/applications engineering responsibilities within the Inverse Lithography Technology (ILT) mask synthesis product team. ILT is the most advance mask solver used by many leading-edge wafer fab companies. We are seeking an experienced and creative Engineer with significant OPC/RET, lithography and software scripting experience to help develop new RET/AF/ILT methods and to provide hands-on expert product engineering support for RET/AF/ILT tool usage.

Responsibilities include

  • Work with multi-functional and across company teams (R&D, QA & related applications team) to define and evaluate mask synthesis products and technologies for customer introduction and long-term roadmap deployment
  • Work with key customers and field support teams to resolve difficult problems and to develop requirements for future RET/AF/ILT needs.
  • Prototype and explore new RET/AF/ILT solution methods to guide development efforts
  • Work with internal teams and direct training of external customers
We desire a candidate with extensive model-based OPC/RET/verification, rule-based geometry processing and software scripting experience in advanced technologies to ensure new development work is optimal for leading-edge customers. Skills and experience should include:
  • MS (or equivalent experience) in electrical engineering, material science or physics, PhD preferred.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • Very good knowledge of photolithography, OPC/RET principles, UNIX/Linux, and Python
  • Expert user of RET/AF/ILT software to understand current capability and limitations
  • Proficiency in mask OPC/ILT methodologies and technologies, with demonstrated experience in the complete mask tape out cycle.
  • Capability to lead multi-functional teams effectively.
  • Self-motivated, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills required with the ability to work in a fast paced and distributed team environment.
  • Moderate travel (~10%) will be needed (to internal offices in the USA but also to customer sites overseas).

The Custom Design and Manufacturing Group provides market leading solutions for Custom Design, Circuit Simulation, Physical Verification, Process Technology Development, Advanced Lithography, and Manufacturing, driving the successful adoption of our best-in-class technologies and platforms at our broad and growing set of customers and partners across diverse market segments.

At Synopsys, we're at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we're powering it all with the world's most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

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Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.
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The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $117,000 - $204,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.

Job Category

Engineering

Country

United States

Job Subcategory

Applications Engineering

Hire Type

Employee

Base Salary Range

$117,000 - $204,000

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