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Synopsys Design Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 3 Dec 2024

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Design Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image anmol agarwal

posted on 3 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write code of frequency divider
  • Q2. Difference between latch & flip flop

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic of electronics systems
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic of digital electronics
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Floorplan : How do we calculate number of macros to be added in a block?
  • Ans. 

    Number of macros in a block is calculated based on the size of the block, the size of the macros, and the desired spacing between macros.

    • Calculate the area of the block

    • Determine the size of the macros

    • Calculate the area taken up by each macro

    • Divide the block area by the macro area to get the number of macros

    • Consider any spacing requirements between macros

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is crosstalk? Explain with example.
  • Ans. 

    Crosstalk is the unwanted transfer of signals between communication channels.

    • Crosstalk occurs when signals from one channel interfere with signals on another channel.

    • It can result in distorted or degraded signal quality.

    • Example: In audio systems, crosstalk can cause a faint echo or noise from one channel to be heard in another channel.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Intel Design Engineer interview:
  • Signoff
  • PnR
  • IR

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Written test for a duration of 1.5 hours
Test was based on VLSI design

Round: Interview
Experience: Technical and HR round are held together
Digital VLSI - Verilog skills, state machines, setup and hold time issues were tested

General Tips: Some questions in the test are repeated, so it might help to talk to a few people in advance
Questions are mainly related to VLSI mainly-Digital IC design, analog circuits
Skills: Verilog Skills, State Machines, Setup and Hold Times issues
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They asked me about my thesis and some device related questions as my thesis was on modelling of device. Questions were basic and were related to variation of device parameters with environmental factors and other parameters. Apart from that, several questions related to basic digital circuits were also asked concerning flip flops, latches, setup time and hold time. The technical interview went on for approximately 1 hour.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR round lasted for about 5 mins only. The HR person asked me whether I were interested in going for PhD or not and about my hobbies and interests. Overall, the interviewers are very friendly and asked basic questions only.
Tips: Prepare your CV well, have a good CPI, do your thesis sincerely, concentrate on your basics and you will stand a very good chance of getting selected.


General Tips: Do the courses thoroughly, make good course projects and start preparing for the placement session at least 1 month early.

Don’t ever mention to them that you are interested in higher studies even if you are applying. In case you don’t get a job at your targeted company, don’t lose hope and move on to the next one.

Concentrate on your preparation and the things that are of utmost importance, don’t get bogged down by pressure. Be optimistic and cheerful, because confidence really helps during interviews.

Final Tips :
1. Be confident and enthusiastic in your response to questions because you have to make them understand that you are interested in the profile.
2. Chalk out a plan to strengthen your strong points and address the weak ones.

College Name: IIT Kanpur

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Why you are leaving?
  • Q2. What is why why analysis?
  • Ans. 

    Why-Why analysis is a problem-solving technique used to identify the root cause of a problem by repeatedly asking 'why' until the underlying cause is determined.

    • Why-Why analysis is also known as the 5 Whys technique.

    • It helps to uncover the underlying causes of a problem rather than just addressing the symptoms.

    • The technique involves asking 'why' multiple times to dig deeper into the problem.

    • Each 'why' question leads to...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is 5s?
  • Ans. 

    5s is a workplace organization method that aims to improve efficiency and productivity by organizing and standardizing the workplace.

    • Sort - separate necessary items from unnecessary ones

    • Set in order - arrange necessary items in a logical manner

    • Shine - clean and inspect the workplace regularly

    • Standardize - establish procedures and guidelines for maintaining the workplace

    • Sustain - maintain the 5s system through continuou...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Your specialization must be clear.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. I can not disclose the questions but definitely it was a level up than I expected

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a deep knowledge about your field of experience, narrow knowledge is not going to help you here as there are more numbers of interviews and that will definitely going to beat you with its uncertainty of the questions so better prepare throughly

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

They asked are u able to work for 12-13 hours and give 3 to 4 simple maths questions in written to solve . They asked for having any health issues because if u r not physically fit then not able to work for 12 to 13 hours a day. A perfect professional company just for earning profit nothing is good for the engineer or workers .
A one line for Apar industry - "Naam bade aur darshan chhote ". Only the hard one survive there if 20 persons start the job , after a year only 2 or 3 person able to survive there .

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Simple question about your home background.
  • Q2. Yours qualifications and ur father qualifications etc .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They normally gives contract basis jobs . If u know any contractor personally then you can able to give interview.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Code for constraints
Code for driver

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related
  • Q2. Image processing

Synopsys Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Synopsys Design Engineer interview?
Synopsys interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Synopsys interview process are One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Synopsys Design Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Synopsys. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Synopsys expect are ASIC, Analog, Perl, Digital Design and Python.
What are the top questions asked in Synopsys Design Engineer interview?

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