CPU Technology Feasibility Implementation Engineer
Core
Conducting experiments and analysis on CPU process technology in the early design phase to maximize Performance, Power, and Area (PPA) benefits.
Role type
Senior IC CPU Technology Feasibility Implementation Engineer
Builds
CPU physical designs optimized for new process technologies
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing, CPU architecture, Physical Design
Required skills
Process technology evaluation, RTL-to-GDS flow, Synthesis, Place-and-route (PnR), Clock flow analysis, PPA optimization, Physical Design (PD) analysis, Multi-functional team collaboration, High-performance CPU implementation experience
Preferred skills
CPU microarchitecture knowledge, Low power microarchitecture techniques, Static timing analysis, Critical path closure techniques
Technologies
Synthesis tools, PnR tools, PD tools, RTL, GDS
Responsibilities
Understanding new process technology and PPA trends, Driving RTL-to-GDS flow for technology evaluation experiments, Analyzing PD results to identify improvement areas, Working with multi-functional teams to resolve technology issues, Performing and analyzing PD experiments to achieve high PPA targets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC