Bilingual Semiconductor Technical Lead

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Semiconductor Technical Lead to support
advanced SoC implementation projects for Synopsys Japan.

The successful candidate will act as the onsite technical lead, working directly with
customers in Japan while coordinating global engineering teams. This position requires
strong expertise across the RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow, with particular focus on
synthesis, timing closure, signoff, and tapeout activities.
This role combines technical leadership, customer engagement, and project execution
responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical lead for customer-facing projects.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal engineering teams.
• Coordinate onsite and offshore engineering resources.
• Drive RTL-to-GDSII implementation activities.
• Support synthesis, timing closure, signoff, and tapeout execution.
• Drive Performance, Power, and Area (PPA) optimization.
• Identify technical risks and implementation bottlenecks.
• Collaborate closely with RTL, Physical Design, DFT, Verification, and EDA teams.
• Track project milestones and support successful project delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of semiconductor design and implementation experience.
• Strong understanding of the complete RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow.

Hands-on experience in:

• Synthesis
• Static Timing Analysis (STA)
• Timing Closure
• Signoff Methodology
• Tapeout Activities

Experience with:

• Design Compiler
• Fusion Compiler
• PrimeTime
• SDC Constraint Development
• Logic Equivalence Check (LEC)

Strong understanding of how RTL decisions impact:

• Timing
• Power
• Congestion
• Testability
• Physical Implementation

1. Experience leading technical teams or project delivery activities.
2. Customer-facing experience is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• ICC2
• StarRC
• VC SpyGlass
• Floorplanning
• Place & Route (PnR)
• Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)
• DRC/LVS
• Low Power Design
• Advanced-node implementation experience

Language Requirements:
Japanese: Business Level or above (Mandatory)
English: Business Level (Mandatory)

Preferred Background:
Candidates from the following companies or similar environments are highly preferred:

• Synopsys
• Cadence
• Socionext
• Renesas
• TSMC
• Rapidus Ecosystem
• Semiconductor Design Service Companies
• ASIC Design Houses