Applications Engineer - ICV Runset Development

About the role

Applications Engineer - ICV Runset Development at Synopsys (incl. Ansys). Develop and validate DRC, LVS, and Fill runsets for IC Validator, targeting advanced semiconductor process nodes from 7nm to 3nm and beyond.

What you'll do

• Develop and validate DRC, LVS, and Fill runsets for IC Validator, targeting advanced semiconductor process nodes from 7nm to 3nm and beyond
• Work directly with foundry partners to translate process design kits and manufacturing requirements into production-ready rule decks
• Automate runset qualification workflows using Perl, Tcl, and Python, reducing manual verification cycles and improving consistency across releases
• Interface with customers and field application engineers to gather requirements, reproduce issues, and deliver technical solutions that keep their projects on track
• Mentor junior engineers on PV best practices, IC Validator capabilities, and effective debugging techniques

What you need

• 5–8 yrs of experience
• Python
• Perl
• VLSI
• Test cases
• B.Tech or B.E. or M.Tech or M.Sc