CAD Developer, IR, Timing and Physical Design Optimization
Core
Develop and optimize algorithms for IR drop optimization and simulation to increase chip frequency while minimizing power consumption.
Role type
Senior IC CAD Developer (Physical Design Optimization)
Builds
Internal optimization tools for VLSI physical design flow
Domain
Semiconductor / VLSI Physical Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C++ (C++14+), VLSI design, IR drop optimization, algorithm development, multithreading, distributed computing
Preferred skills
RedHawk familiarity, Perl/Tcl/Python, high-performance software design, constraint management
Technologies
C++, C++14, RedHawk, Perl, Tcl, Python
Responsibilities
Invent and optimize methods for increasing chip frequency and minimizing power consumption; Improve algorithms for IR drop optimization and simulation; Develop solutions and work directly inside design teams to facilitate deployment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
