AI Silicon Physical Design Engineer

Cerebras Systems

$150K — $250K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of physical design & verification experience
  • Strong knowledge of block level and full-chip physical verification methodology
  • Expert in block/subsystem timing closure
  • Skilled in optimizing for power, performance, and area
  • Experience with the complete physical design flow
  • Proficient with ICV or Calibre tools for DRC and LVS resolution
  • Experienced in IR/EM analysis and resolution
  • Familiar with STA, constraint drafting, and full-chip timing convergence
  • Strong scripting skills in Tcl and Python
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Synthesize, place, and route high-speed designs
  • Collaborate closely with the RTL team
  • Integrate design blocks into the full-chip architecture
  • Apply physical verification methodologies effectively
  • Optimize designs for power, performance, and area
  • Lead resolution of DRC and LVS issues across designs
  • Contribute to timing closure and convergence efforts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a close-knit team environment
  • Involvement in the complete physical design and implementation process
  • Collaboration with talented RTL teams on innovative projects
  • Exposure to advanced tools and technologies in physical design
  • Potential for professional growth and development through challenging projects
Full Job Description
About The Role

Join our close-knit physical design team where you'll excel in synthesizing, placing, and routing high speed designs. Experience the full spectrum of physical design and implementation, collaborating closely with the RTL team and integrating these blocks seamlessly into the full-chip architecture.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of physical design & physical verification experience.
  • Strong knowledge of block level and full-chip physical verification methodology.
  • Strong experience in block/subsystem timing closure.
  • Expert at optimizing for the best power/performance and area.
  • Experience with the complete physical design flow.
  • Expert with ICV or Calibre tools resolving block and full-chip DRC and LVS issues.
  • Expert with IR/EM analysis and resolution.
  • Strong background in STA, constraint drafting and timing convergence at block, partition and fullchip.
  • Should demonstrate and raise the bar for "ownership", "deep dive" and should demonstrate strong fundamental understanding of PD concepts.
  • Good understanding of full chip floor planning and integration.
  • Strong ability in scripting languages like Tcl and Python. Ability to make flow enhancements.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with RTL teams to optimize for physical design.
  • Skills in Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, ICC2 or similar physical design tools.
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.


Preferred:
  • Knowledge of CPU/GPU design a plus.
  • Block/partition PD, PDV, IR would be good to have.
  • Knowledge of Synopsys tool suite is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

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