Job Title: Lead Synthesis Engineer
Location: Bengaluru
Department: VLSI
Experience: 8–15 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Synthesis Engineer to lead a team of 5–8 engineers responsible for RTL-to-Gate synthesis, timing optimization, and design implementation support for advanced ASIC/So C projects. The ideal candidate will possess robust technical expertise in synthesis methodologies, timing closure, low-power design techniques, and team leadership. This role requires close collaboration with RTL, Physical Design, DFT, and STA teams to ensure high-quality silicon delivery within project schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of 5–8 synthesis engineers, providing technical guidance, task allocation, and performance coaching.
Define and drive synthesis methodologies, best practices, and quality standards across projects.
Review synthesis strategies, constraints, reports, and deliverables to ensure consistency and quality.
Support project planning, effort estimation, and resource allocation.




Synthesis & Timing Closure
Perform RTL-to-Gate synthesis for complex ASIC/So C designs using industry-standard EDA tools.
Develop and maintain synthesis scripts, flows, and automation frameworks.
Analyze and optimize designs for timing, area, power, and congestion.
Collaborate with STA teams to achieve timing closure across multiple operating corners and modes.
Identify and resolve synthesis-related issues impacting downstream implementation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with RTL Design teams to improve code quality and synthesis efficiency.
Coordinate with Physical Design teams on floorplan-aware synthesis and implementation readiness.
Collaborate with DFT teams to ensure scan insertion and testability requirements are met.
Participate in design reviews and signoff discussions.
Process Improvement
Drive continuous improvements in synthesis methodologies, productivity, and automation.
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