As a Physical Design Engineer, you'll implement complex mixed-signal SoCs, optimizing timing and collaborating within a design team, while also developing design methodologies.
For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!
Cirrus Logic is looking for an expert Physical Design Engineer to join its Implementation team. You will be part of a team working on implementing industry-leading mixed-signal SoC for consumer mobile audio markets. This role would suit a candidate with an ability to work independently and as part of a wider design team.
Responsibilities:
- We will incorporate you on a team that is involved in all aspects of physical implementation from RTL to GDSII.
- Perform RTL synthesis and scan stitching.
- Apply deep knowledge of timing optimization and experience with ECO generation to analyze and fix timing issues in 40nm, 28nm and below.
- You will be defining and debugging Timing Constraints and performing STA using industry-standard STA engines and a deep understanding of timing correlation to achieve timing closure.
- Build timing constraints for the entire chip in a team environment.
- Knowledge of automating and advancing flows using proficiency in Perl/Tcl scripting.
- Analyze power constraints and chip floor plan.
- You will analyze clock distribution on full-chip assembly.
- Physical design-related flow development, tool evaluation, flow automation, QA and improvement.
- You will develop Placement & Route structures for a complete ASIC design.
- Build Static Timing Analysis, timing closure, ECO and tape-out.
- IR Drop analysis and improvement on almost all designs
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of industry experience in a Logic design or Physical Design position.
- Strong solid understanding of RTL design, and the ideal candidate should be familiar with Cadence Genus/Innovus and Synopsys Design Compiler/ICC/Fusion Compiler
- Experience with Primetime, Conformal LEC, and ATPG.
- Solid understanding of scan insertion and ATPG.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to be involved in design/architecture reviews which will help add to the overall progress and improvement of the team.
- Define physical design methodologies and flow automation.
- Ability to perform debug/analysis skills for designs, library, and technology files.
- Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and be a very effective teammate.
This position is located in Austin, TX. This hybrid on-site position will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting or willing to relocate before beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.
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Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.
Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Top Skills
Atpg
Cadence Genus
Cadence Innovus
Conformal Lec
Eco Generation
Gdsii
Perl
Primetime
Rtl Synthesis
Sta
Synopsys Design Compiler
Synopsys Fusion Compiler
Synopsys Icc
Tcl
Timing Optimization
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Just blocks away from ACL and hike and bike trails. Tons of restaurants and close to public transporation.
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