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ASIC Physical Design Engineer Location: Maynard, MA (Onsite)
Job Description
The ASIC STA Engineer will be a member of a team working on next generation 100G-1T coherent optical communications products. This role is a senior contributor focused on delivering highly complex ASICs in advanced technology nodes that are used in these next-generation telecom systems. The role involves detailed running timing analysis and driving timing closure at the full-chip level. This includes providing ECO scripts and guidance to designers for delivering tape-out quality for all parts of the design, in a highly team-focused environment.
The ASIC STA Engineer will be a member of a team working on next generation 100G-1T coherent optical communications products. This role is a senior contributor focused on delivering highly complex ASICs in advanced technology nodes that are used in these next-generation telecom systems. The role involves detailed running timing analysis and driving timing closure at the full-chip level. This includes providing ECO scripts and guidance to designers for delivering tape-out quality for all parts of the design, in a highly team-focused environment.
Key Essential Functions
- Involved in static timing analysis (STA) methodology and flow. Including but not limited to latest timing technologies, like latest on-chip variation modeling techniques, PVT selection, extraction methodology and flow, etc.
- Run signoff timing analysis at the top level, drive closure of timing across the team. Interface with EDA vendors on issues/features/enhancements on timing tools.
- Work closely with RTL designers to debug and root-cause timing issues related to design, tools, etc. and arrive at a feasible solution through the augmentation of input and design collateral.
- Professional engineering experience, including experience in advanced technology nodes: 16nm and below
- Familiar with industry standard CAD methodologies from Cadence and/or Synopsys
- Good scripting skills with TCL, and either Perl or Python
- Solid analytical, communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated and the ability to drive without supervision
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