Senior Timing Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Nutanix; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonus

Relocation support

Immigration assistance

Private health insurance

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited in Cork is seeking an experienced ASIC design engineer to define, model and optimize IP/SoC blocks for high-performance, low-power products. You will verify, implement, and document blocks while collaborating with software and hardware teams to meet system requirements.

Ideal candidates bring strong timing sign-off experience, library characterisation, and proficiency in Python and scripting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field with significant ASIC experience.
• Strong background in timing, library characterisation and sign-off flows.
• Experience with Python/Perl/TCL/Bash scripting for workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Defines, models, designs, optimizes, verifies and documents IP/SoC development.
• Creates architectures and circuit specs from system requirements.
• Collaborates across software and hardware teams to meet needs.
• Evaluates design flow from high-level design to place-and-route and timing/power.
• Uses RTL to GDS Flow and Virtuoso to enable design of blocks/ICs.
• Produces detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

Skills

ASIC design

timing sign-off

Python scripting

Place & Route (P&R)

STA sign-off

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

PhD in Science/Engineering

Tools

RTL to GDS Flow

Virtuoso

Spice

Job description

Company:QT Technologies Ireland LimitedJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:About The RoleAs a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.What are we looking for?Extensive work experience in timing related activities and responsibilities such as library, LVF, AOCV/POCV/SOCV …etcExperience in CAD tools including correlation between different timing sign-off tools vs. Spice simulation across different metrics such as timing, noise, monte-carlo, etcDeep understanding of library characterisation process and flow with hands on experience on standard cell library characterisationStrong ability in automating and developing new flows to improve overall productivity of the team using Python, Perl, TCL, Bash … etcWorking knowledge of Spice extraction, modelling and aging reliability model for latest technology nodesProven knowledge of latest technologies nodes and practices in physical design including Place and Routs (P&R) and Static timing analysis (STA) sign-ofBe willing to learn and involve in developing and validating new methodologiesPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. 2+ years of experience with architecture and design tools.2+ years of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.2+ years of experience with design verification methods.Principal Duties & Responsibilities:Applies ASIC knowledge and experience to define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products.Creates architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements.Collaborates across teams (e.g., software architecture, hardware architecture) to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.Evaluates all aspects of process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification or similarly for custom circuit design/layout flow.Utilises tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable architecture and design of an individual block/SoC or IC Package.Writes detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projectsWhere you will be workingCork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies. There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life. A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification. What's on OfferApart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:Salary, stock and performance related bonusMaternity/Paternity LeaveEmployee stock purchase schemeMatching pension schemeEducation AssistanceRelocation and immigration support (if needed)Life, Medical, Income and Travel InsuranceSubsidised memberships for physical and mental well-beingBicycle purchase schemeEmployee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many moreMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. 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