Senior Physical Design Engineer – P&R

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of backend implementation from netlist to GDSII for complex blocks and subsystems.

• Execute place and route implementation flows and evaluate the outcomes.

• Design effective floorplans that facilitate physically aware synthesis.

• Propel designs towards timing closure and conduct physical verification.

• Troubleshoot issues related to tools, timing constraints, DFT, and design.

• Collaborate with the design team to enhance RTL and ensure implementation friendliness.

• Apply and implement timing ECOs effectively.

• Utilize PrimeTime to analyze timing reports.

• Formulate strategies to optimize power consumption and area.

• Perform IR-drop analysis and identify the best strategies for improvement.

• Work closely with analog and front-end teams to align on common goals.

• Coordinate with distributed engineering teams across various time zones.

• Deliver results independently while upholding strong written communication and self-direction.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in ASIC digital place and route.

• Recent hands-on experience with leading EDA tools and advanced workflows, including Synopsys and Cadence.

• Profound understanding of advanced FinFET technology nodes, DRC rules, and node-specific P&R requirements.

• Practical experience in floorplanning.

• Strong knowledge of CTS concepts and the capability to design clocks that meet timing specifications.

• Familiarity with IR-drop optimization techniques.

• Experience in achieving timing closure and implementing ECOs.

• Proficient scripting abilities.

• Exposure to synthesis, StarRC, PT DMSA, RedHawk, Calibre, and formal verification tools such as LEC or Formality.

• Proven track record as a self-starter who collaborates effectively within a team.

• Strong written communication skills, self-direction, and the discipline to work independently.

• Authorization to work for any employer in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging and challenging technical work with companies at the forefront of technology and innovation.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Engaging and fulfilling roles that allow for time with family, friends, and life outside of work.

• An inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

• Accommodations available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.