CPU Physical Design Engineer

As a CPU Physical Design Engineer, you will drive or participate in the following: • Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through logic synthesis and place-and-route tools targeting ambitious PPA goals • Will be responsible for block-level physical design delivery along with closure of backend flows, electrical requirements and improving silicon yield • Will work closely with internal CAD and PD methodology teams on industry-standard synthesis/PNR tool features and optimizations and their adoption in CPU design • Will work with x-functional top-level teams on the aspects of CPU floorplan, timing, power, reliability, and testability • Will work closely with custom IP teams to define and co-optimize memory macros, library standard cells to improve design PPA Minimum Qualifications Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience Experience in logic design and digital circuits Experience with Perl or TCL Preferred Qualifications Experience in low power, high frequency physical design techniques leveraging advanced syn/PnR tool features, and best in class physical design methodology Experience using industry standard logic Synthesis, PnR, STA and Power analysis tools, along with timing budgeting, floor-planning, physical integration, and verification to converge complex designs Knowledge in deep sub-micron technology, along with its implications to timing, power, and area Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and/or lead a physical design partition in collaboration with x-functional teams