We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to join our team developing next-generation AI acceleration SoCs and chiplets at EdgeCortix.
Requirements
- Drive and maintain RTL-to-GDSII flow, focusing on synthesis, STA, and design closure.
- Strong Synthesis knowledge essential.
- Able to conduct multiple experiments at Synthesis and take it to P&R and provide feedback to IP teams
- Define floorplans and block partitioning strategies for hierarchical designs.
- Coordinate with external vendors for backend P&R execution; review their outputs for quality and correctness.
- Analyze timing paths and lead STA closure across PVT corners and operating modes.
- Develop and optimize physical constraints (SDC, TCL) and run equivalence checks.
- Placement analysis, congestion analysis, Clock Tree implementation experience needed
- Evaluate standard cell libraries and implementation methodologies to improve PPA.
- Implement low-power design strategies using UPF (Unified Power Format).
- Review power grid planning and sign-off reports (IR-drop, EM).
- Drive ECO implementation based on RTL changes or timing requirements.
- Collaborate with internal RTL and architecture teams to improve logic and system-level PPA.
- Participate in early feasibility studies and contribute to PPA projections.
- Maintain and improve internal automation scripts and flows.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Stock options
- Flex work time
- Top-tier employee benefits