CPU STA CAD & Methodology Engineer (Staff/Sr Staff)
Core
Architect and recommend methodology improvements to ensure custom CPUs have industry-leading power, performance, and area.
Role type
Staff CPU STA CAD & Methodology Engineer
Builds
Analysis tools and flows for custom CPU silicon
Domain
Semiconductor hardware engineering (CPU design)
Required skills
STA (Static Timing Analysis), timing closure, ECO (Engineering Change Order), EDA tool integration, physical design methodology, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
FPGA/DSP system knowledge, EDA vendor roadmap definition
Technologies
EDA tools, FPGA, DSP
Responsibilities
Architect and recommend methodology improvements to ensure our silicon has the best power, performance and area; Maintain, support and debug STA and timing closure (ECO) flows, and resolve project-specific issues; Work closely with worldwide CPU physical design teams, and provide methodology guidance and tools/flows support; Work with EDA vendors to define roadmap and to resolve tool issues.
