Apprentice (Technical-Engineer)

Job Description and Requirements

Alternate Job Titles

• Layout Design Apprentice
• Analog Layout Engineer (Apprenticeship)
• Custom IC Layout Trainee
• Physical Design Apprentice
• VLSI Layout Apprentice

We Are

Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Apprenticeship Experience

At Synopsys, Apprentices dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide, and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

You Are

You graduated recently and found yourself drawn to the physical side of chip design, where circuits become actual geometry that has to fit, perform, and manufacture correctly. Maybe you worked on a layout project during your degree and realized you liked the precision it required. Maybe you have heard about tools like Virtuoso or Custom Compiler and want to learn how they are actually used in production, not just in labs.

You do not need to know everything about layout yet, but you do need the curiosity to learn and the discipline to follow through. You ask questions when something does not make sense, and you remember the answers. This is a 12-month apprenticeship, not a full-time role. You are not currently enrolled in a postgraduate program or employed elsewhere. You are ready to spend a year learning from experienced layout engineers, contributing to real IP work, and building a foundation that could shape the rest of your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support layout development for analog and mixed-signal CMOS circuits under the guidance of experienced layout engineers
• Collaborate with the layout team to understand schematics and translate them into physical layouts that meet design specifications
• Assist in resolving layout issues identified during design reviews or physical verification checks
• Learn and apply standard layout methodologies, best practices, and tool flows used in production environments
• Participate in physical verification flows including DRC and LVS to ensure layouts are correct and manufacturable

The Impact You Will Have

• You will contribute to layout work that becomes part of Synopsys IP used by semiconductor companies around the world
• Your layouts will help ensure that analog and mixed-signal circuits meet performance, area, and power targets
• You will reduce iteration cycles by catching layout issues early through careful verification and attention to design rules
• You will build a strong foundation in physical design that positions you for a career in layout engineering
• You will help maintain the quality and consistency of Synopsys IP by following established methodologies

What You'll Need

• B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, ECE, EEE, VLSI, or related fields
• Fresh graduate from the class of 2024 or 2025 only
• Not currently enrolled in any M.Tech programs or postgraduate diplomas
• Not employed in any full-time positions at any company (limited internship experience is acceptable)
• Basic familiarity with CMOS layout techniques, design rules, and second-order layout effects
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Who You Are

• You can take direction well but also know when to ask clarifying questions before going in the wrong direction
• You are detail-oriented, you notice when something looks off in a layout or verification report and you do not ignore it
• You communicate clearly and can explain what you tried and why when something does not work
• You work well in a team and understand that layout requires coordination with circuit designers and verification engineers
• You treat deadlines seriously and communicate early if you are stuck

Key Program Facts

• Program Length: 12 months apprenticeship program
• Location: Hyderabad or Bengaluru, India
• Working Model: In-office
• Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-time
• Start Date: November or December 2026

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.