Staff Engineer, Physical Design
Core
Senior/Staff Physical Design Engineer executing high-performance GPU IP implementation from synthesis to signoff to meet power, performance, and area (PPA) goals.
Role type
Senior IC physical design engineer (GPU IP)
Builds
High-performance GPU Intellectual Property (IP) for mobile, automotive, and custom markets
Domain
Semiconductor / Advanced Computing / GPU Physical Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical design implementation flows (synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, signoff), Synopsys/Cadence toolsets (ICC2/Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, Tempus, StarRC), Python/TCL/Shell/Perl scripting, low-power implementation, physical verification (Calibre/ICV), deep submicron design challenges
Preferred skills
Debugging complex flow issues, automation development, cross-functional collaboration, emerging GPU technology knowledge
Technologies
Synopsys ICC2, Fusion Compiler, Cadence Innovus, PrimeTime, Tempus, StarRC, Calibre, ICV
Responsibilities
Execute floorplanning, placement, and routing for major GPU blocks; support timing, power, and physical signoff activities; develop scripts and automation to enhance design productivity; collaborate with hardware and system-level teams to adapt flows for cutting-edge nodes; lead moderate-to-complex projects and document analysis results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC