Own the physical design and implementation of full-chip clock mesh networks, within the RTL-to-GDSII flow.
Implement physical design tasks specifically tailored for clock mesh structures, including custom placement and routing.
Optimize designs to achieve industry-leading power, performance, and area (PPA) metrics while maintaining design integrity through formal verification.
Leverage RCL extraction and HSPICE simulation data to guide physical implementation strategies and layout decisions.
Analyze and resolve reliability issues, including electromigration (EM), IR drop, and antenna effects, to meet signoff criteria.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of custom physical design scripts and automation flows to support mesh-specific requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
4+ year minimum of first-hand experience in ASIC design and verification.
Proven expertise in ASIC physical design and verification.
Knowledge of block-level synthesis, place-and-route (PnR), and timing closure.
First-hand experience with industry-standard PnR and signoff tools such as Synopsys and Cadence.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of all aspects of physical design construction, integration, and methodologies.
Proficiency in Physical Design Verification, including techniques like LVS and DRC.
Experience with physical design EDA tools and workflows.
Expertise in Static Timing Analysis (STA), timing closure, and design constraints.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Tcl, Python, or Perl, with a focus on automation and efficiency improvements.