IC Design Engineer
Core
IC Design Engineer responsible for static and dynamic sign-off, power estimation, signal/power EM analysis, and custom power grid implementation for blocks and full chips.
Role type
IC Design Engineer (Physical Design/Power Integrity)
Builds
SoC blocks and full chips with optimized power grids and signal integrity
Domain
Semiconductor / IC Design / Power Integrity
Required skills
Static IR/Dynamic IVD sign-off, Power estimation (vector/vectorless), Signal/Power EM analysis, Custom power grid implementation, System level PDN analysis, Bump assignment, Package routing optimization, Mixed mode analysis, PG Grid resistance checks
Responsibilities
Perform block and full chip static IR and dynamic IVD sign-off; Conduct power estimation on blocks and full chips using vector and vectorless methods; Execute signal and power EM sign-off at block and full chip levels; Implement custom power grids for blocks and hardmacs; Perform system level PDN analysis covering board, package, interposer, and die; Collaborate with SoC and packaging teams on bump assignment and package routing optimization; Conduct dynamic analysis using vectorless, vectors, and mixed mode techniques; Perform PG grid resistance checks.
Seniority
Individual Contributor
