ASIC Implementation & Timing Engineer

Arm Limited; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited, part of the Solutions Engineering group, seeks an ASIC Implementation engineer to help define advanced design flows and improve power, performance, and integration in CPU cores and interconnects.

The role involves working across synthesis, DFT, floorplanning, place and route, CTS, and optimization, with close collaboration to drive PV closure and timing accuracy. Strong scripting and a proactive problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in ASIC implementation and physical design.
• Experience with timing closure, clock tree, PDN analysis and physical verification.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Tcl, Python) and common EDA flows.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize, DFT, Floorplan, Place and Route, CTS and optimization of CPU cores and interconnect.
• RTL-GDS closure for Hard Macro.
• Analyze timing, area and power to improve ARM design quality.
• Perform DRC/LVS/PERC/ERC checks using Calibre and assist layout for PV closure.
• Run timing analysis with Primetime and execute Timing ECO for design closure.
• Collaborate with IP RTL teams to optimize implementation and performance.
• Translate R&D concepts into practical implementation solutions.
• Empower partners to achieve best possible results.

Skills

ASIC Implementation

Physical design

STA/Timing closure

Clock tree

PDN analysis

DFM

Physical verification

Tcl scripting

Python scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Calibre

Primetime

Job description

Arm Limited, part of the Solutions Engineering group, seeks an ASIC Implementation engineer to help define advanced design flows and improve power, performance, and integration in CPU cores and interconnects.

The role involves working across synthesis, DFT, floorplanning, place and route, CTS, and optimization, with close collaboration to drive PV closure and timing accuracy. Strong scripting and a proactive problem-solving mindset are essential.