CPU Physical Design Engineer – Advanced Node Innovation

IC Resources; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources in Cambridge is seeking an experienced CPU Physical Design Engineer to drive physical implementation of advanced CPU blocks, from synthesis to sign-off, on leading process nodes.

You'll collaborate with RTL, architecture, STA and methods teams to optimize performance, power and area, and develop automation using TCL, Python and Perl scripting to improve flows and productivity.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience in Physical Design for ASIC/CPU/SoC.
• Experience across floorplanning, place & route, CTS and sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Drive physical implementation of advanced CPU blocks from synthesis through sign-off.
• Own key physical design activities: floorplanning, power planning, placement, CTS, routing and sign-off.
• Collaborate with RTL, architecture, STA and methodology teams to optimise performance, power and area.
• Analyse and resolve timing, congestion, power and DRC/LVS issues during the implementation cycle.
• Develop and enhance automation, flows and methodologies using TCL, Python or Perl scripting.
• Support design closure across advanced process technologies and contribute to best practices for future projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality silicon on aggressive project schedules.

Skills

TCL scripting

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Innovus

ICC2

Fusion Compiler

Job description

IC Resources in Cambridge is seeking an experienced CPU Physical Design Engineer to drive physical implementation of advanced CPU blocks, from synthesis to sign-off, on leading process nodes.

You'll collaborate with RTL, architecture, STA and methods teams to optimize performance, power and area, and develop automation using TCL, Python and Perl scripting to improve flows and productivity.