Performs physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing
Job Summary
Performs physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
Analyzes results and makes recommendations to improve current and future CPU microarchitectures closely collaborating with logic, circuit, architecture, and design automation teams.
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
Matching Summary
Performs physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
Salary
$164,470.00-232,190.00 USD
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
CPU physical design flow
Synthesis, place and route
Clock tree synthesis
Static timing analysis
Power/clock distribution
Power and noise analysis
Formal equivalence verification
Layout verification
Electrical rule checking
Structural design checking
Physical clock design
Timing closure
Multiple power domain analysis
Structured placement and routing
DFT expertise
Nice-to-have
Improve microarchitectures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Work with EDA vendors
Enhance tool capabilities
Optimize CPU design parameters
Develop physical design methodologies
Automate physical design flow
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree + 6 years experience OR Master's degree + 4 years experience
VLSI circuit design and synthesis
Static timing analysis
Low power design
2+ years experience in x86 CPU architecture
2+ years experience in Tcl/Perl/Python programming