Senior Physical Design Engineer

About the role

The candidate for this position will be expected and able to complete the following responsibilities: Drive end-to-end execution from synthesis through place-and-route for large designs, ensuring completion of all signoff stages including timing, physical verification, EMIR, formal equivalence, and low-power verification. Responsible for clock construction and CTS.

Drive methodology exploration activities to optimize SOC blocks for clock construction and related methodology. Coordinate with CAD, RTL/Design teams/DFT, Architecture team, Power & Performance team, Technology team & other internal/external partners as essential. Responsible for RTL to GDS implementation in Physical Design domain.

Influence design tools, flows, and methodologies in construction, signoff, and optimization through a data-driven approach. Demonstrate technical expertise across various domains of Physical Design. Clear communications on project status & planning.

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information.

To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or any related degree Min 7+ years of experience in semiconductor design.

Communication, collaboration and teamwork skills and ability to contribute to diverse and inclusive teams. Proven track record in Physical Design domain implementing designs through synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, extraction, timing, and physical verification. Production silicon tape-outs experience in advanced foundry process nodes.

Experience in low power design methodology for SOC Thorough understanding of SOC or subsystem design trade-offs across power, performance, and area (PPA).

Familiarity with various clock construction strategies for high speed designs Demonstrate technical expertise in all aspects of Physical Design, from synthesis to place and route of partitions through all signoff including timing signoff, physical verification, EMIR signoff, Formal Equivalence, and Low Power Verification. Own complete PD execution of medium to large-size SOC block.

Be fully hands-on in technical domain ownerships as individual contributor and collaborate cross-team as required. Partner closely with PD flow/CAD team and PD methodology team to flag & fix PD TFM issues Problem-solving and data analysis skills Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams