Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in Logic or Physical Design.
Strong knowledge of RTL design; familiarity with Cadence Genus/Innovus and Synopsys tools is essential.
Experience with Primetime, Conformal LEC, and ATPG methodologies.
Solid understanding of scan insertion and ATPG processes.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of physical implementation from RTL to GDSII.
Conduct RTL synthesis and scan stitching activities.
Employ timing optimization expertise to resolve timing issues in advanced node technologies (40nm, 28nm and below).
Define and debug timing constraints while performing Static Timing Analysis (STA) using industry-standard engines.
Collaborate on building timing constraints for the entire chip in a team setting.
Utilize Perl/Tcl scripting for flow automation and improvement.
Analyze clock distribution and power constraints in full-chip assembly.
Benefits
Dynamic team environment driven by innovation and advanced engineering.
A culture prioritizing inclusivity, fairness, and community engagement.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Hybrid work schedule promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Cirrus Logic is looking for an expert Physical Design Engineer to join its Implementation team. You will be part of a team working on implementing industry-leading mixed-signal SoC for consumer mobile audio markets. This role would suit a candidate with an ability to work independently and as part of a wider design team.
Responsibilities:
We will incorporate you on a team that is involved in all aspects of physical implementation from RTL to GDSII.
Perform RTL synthesis and scan stitching.
Apply deep knowledge of timing optimization and experience with ECO generation to analyze and fix timing issues in 40nm, 28nm and below.
You will be defining and debugging Timing Constraints and performing STA using industry-standard STA engines and a deep understanding of timing correlation to achieve timing closure.
Build timing constraints for the entire chip in a team environment.
Knowledge of automating and advancing flows using proficiency in Perl/Tcl scripting.
Analyze power constraints and chip floor plan.
You will analyze clock distribution on full-chip assembly.
You will develop Placement & Route structures for a complete ASIC design.
Build Static Timing Analysis, timing closure, ECO and tape-out.
IR Drop analysis and improvement on almost all designs
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of industry experience in a Logic design or Physical Design position.
Strong solid understanding of RTL design, and the ideal candidate should be familiar with Cadence Genus/Innovus and Synopsys Design Compiler/ICC/Fusion Compiler
Experience with Primetime, Conformal LEC, and ATPG.
Solid understanding of scan insertion and ATPG.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Ability to be involved in design/architecture reviews which will help add to the overall progress and improvement of the team.
Define physical design methodologies and flow automation.
Ability to perform debug/analysis skills for designs, library, and technology files.
Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and be a very effective teammate.
This position is located in Austin, TX. This hybrid on-site position will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting or willing to relocate before beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.
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Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.
About Cirrus Logic, Inc
Cirrus Logic, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor supplier that specializes in analog, mixed-signal, and audio DSP integrated circuits (ICs). Since 1984, Cirrus Logic has been developing high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for a broad range of innovative customers. Cirrus Logic's products span the entire audio signal chain, from capture to playback, providing innovative products for the world's top smartphones, tablets, digital headsets, wearables, and emerging smart home applications. Cirrus Logic is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Shenzhen, China.
