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Qualifications
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Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in transistor level custom circuit design from RTL-GDS for CPU and SoC, circuit simulation, equivalence checking, PPA trade off analysis, low power design techniques, timing, noise and power characterization
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Prior experience and proven success of successfully designing high performance SRAM memories, Register file memories, SRAM compilers, data path designs and standard cells
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Experience designing transistor-level custom circuits in advanced FinFET technology nodes
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Solid understanding of device physics, process technology and circuit design techniques for high performance, low power
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Experience with advanced process design rules and supervising mask design
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Knowledge developing automation for compilers and standard cells
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Post-Silicon test and debug experience
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Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules
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Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communication
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Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience
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Responsibilities
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The role will be at the center of a state-of-the-art circuit design effort, interfacing with all disciplines and have a critical impact on getting products to market quickly
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Responsible for designing and delivering custom circuits from scratch
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Drive design and development of SRAM, register file, custom cells to enable high performance and low power designs
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Work with microarchitecture team to gather specifications
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Drive optimal implementation Conduct early sizing estimates and PPA analysis
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Perform design entry and simulations for optimal design sizing
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Work closely with mask designers on custom design implementation, DFM and yield enhancement features
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Collaborate with the CPU and SoC Physical design teams on floorplanning, placement, timing and power closure of the custom design
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Interact with technology team
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Participate in developing design and test plans Collaborate with the CAD team and drive design flow enhancements
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