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The GPU Design Implementation Methodology Engineer joins the Adreno GPU Silicon team to develop and drive advanced design methodologies, infrastructure, and automation. This role involves creating scalable solutions across synthesis, Static Timing Analysis, power, and physical design while applying these methodologies to real design challenges to achieve measurable Power, Performance, and Area improvements. The engineer will build agentic framework workflows for engineering analysis and automation, utilizing Python, TCL, and industry-standard EDA tools. Key responsibilities include investigating complex design problems, developing tool-agnostic methodologies, and translating large volumes of design data into actionable engineering insights. The position requires a strong understanding of digital design, RTL synthesis, and advanced-node VLSI design challenges to optimize GPU designs and improve overall engineering productivity.
ASIC Implementation
Physical Design
Place and Route
PPA Optimization
Synthesis
DFT
Floorplanning
TCL
Perl
Python
RTL
Power Distribution
Physical Signoff
Design for Yield
Thermal Management
multi Vt
ASIC Implementation
Physical Design
Place and Route
Synthesis
DFT
Floorplanning
PPA Optimization
TCL
Perl
Python
RTL
Clock and Power Distribution
Physical Signoff
Design for Yield
Thermal Management
multi Vt
Physical Design
ASIC Implementation
Place and Route
Floorplanning
Synthesis
DFT
Clock and Power Distribution
RTL
Multi-voltage
Power Retention
Design for Yield
Manufacturability
Thermal Management
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