Senior Physical Design CAD
Core
Develop and optimize CAD methodologies and tools for the entire backend VLSI design flow from RTL to GDS for Cisco Silicon One network devices.
Role type
Senior IC physical design CAD engineer
Builds
High-quality VLSI designs and chip design flows for programmable silicon architecture
Domain
Semiconductor / VLSI / ASIC design
Required skills
Backend VLSI design, Place & Route flow, Physical Synthesis, Design Floor Planning, Timing Closure, Optimization, EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence)
Preferred skills
Physical construction and integration, Physical Design Verification (LVS/DRC, formal verification), Technology adoption, New tool integration
Technologies
Synopsys, Cadence, RTL, GDS
Responsibilities
Drive development and optimization of CAD methodologies and tools, Ensure efficiency in chip design flows from RTL to GDS, Handle aspects of chip design including Definition, Place and Route, and Timing Closure
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
