STA/PCIe

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform static timing analysis (STA) for the PCIe subsystem within the Sparta architecture.
- Develop, validate, and maintain PCIe-specific timing constraints (SDC) and exceptions.
- Run fullchip and blocklevel STA for PCIe paths across PVT corners and operating modes.
- Identify timing violations and drive ECO recommendations to close setup/hold, DRV, and noise issues.
- Collaborate with RTL, synthesis, PnR, and verification teams to ensure endtoend PCIe timing signoff.
- Analyze clocking, resets, CDC paths, and PHY interface timing for PCIe.
- Generate timing reports and signoff documentation for program milestones.
- Support timing debug during subsystem integration and final tapeout.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in static timing analysis for complex SoC designs.
- Expertise with STA tools (PrimeTime or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of PCIe architecture, PHY interfaces, and timing requirements.
- Handson experience developing and debugging SDC constraints and timing exceptions.
- Solid knowledge of clocks, resets, CDC, and hierarchical timing closure.
- Familiarity with synthesis, PnR flows, and ECO methodologies.
- Ability to interpret timing reports and drive closure across setup, hold, and DRV issues.
- Strong crossfunctional communication skills to work with RTL, physical design, and DFT teams.