Key Responsibilities
Flow Execution & Validation: Implement, validate, and maintain production-ready RTL-to-GDS recipes using Synopsys Fusion Compiler based on established methodology guidelines.
Block Ownership: Take end-to-end implementation ownership of medium-sized CPU sub-blocks, driving them from RTL synthesis through to final GDS sign-off.
PPA Optimization: Drive block-level PPA closure and contribute to hierarchical closure efforts, utilizing advanced techniques in timing-driven placement, CTS, and routing.
ML Deployment: Hands-on utilization of ML optimization tools (such as DSO.ai) to perform design space exploration and achieve optimal PPA targets.
Technical Execution & Troubleshooting: Identify, debug, and resolve flow and tool-related issues at the block level, collaborating closely with the wider methodology and core engineering teams to bypass bottlenecks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IP teams (SRAM/Std Cell) and technical leads to analyze and model PPA impacts within your design blocks.
Automation & Scripting: Develop, enhance, and maintain robust Tcl/Python scripts to improve flow efficiency, ensuring repeatable and predictable results across design iterations.
Requirements
Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in Physical Design/Methodology, with a strong track record in digital implementation.
Node Knowledge: Solid experience with FinFET nodes (N5/N3); familiarity with N2/GAAFET challenges is a strong plus.
Tool Proficiency: Deep hands-on knowledge of the Synopsys digital implementation suite (Fusion Compiler, ICC2, PrimeTime, StarRC).
Design Understanding: Strong grasp of physical design concepts, including floorplanning, pin assignment, and timing budgeting within a hierarchical environment.
Automation Skills: High proficiency in Tcl and Python for flow customization, debugging, and data analysis.
Problem Solving: Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex timing, power, and congestion issues in high-speed, high-density blocks.
Teamwork: Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a structured team environment and align with technical milestones.
Additional Information
- This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:
- India
Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.
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