SoC Physical Design Methodology Engineer

What you'll do

• Develop and implement physical design methodologies to enhance SoC PPA efficiency.
• Perform electrical analysis to assess how physical effects impact chip performance.
• Create construction methodologies to mitigate PPA degradation in silicon designs.
• Ensure accurate modeling of silicon by comparing signoff flow results with measurements.
• Collaborate with standard cell team to identify new cells for improved PPA and yield.
• Work with CAD and design teams to integrate improvements into production flows efficiently.
• Verify theoretical strategies through silicon verification processes.

What we're looking for

• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Deep expertise in SoC physical design, including interconnects and parasitic extraction.
• Proficient in advanced technology nodes and static timing analysis methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of power delivery systems and their impact on chip performance.
• Comfortable with Spice simulations and circuit design, understanding inductance effects.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python and Tcl for automation and flow development.
• Familiarity with data science and machine learning applications in physical design methodology.