[2027 Campus Hire] NPU Physical Design Engineer

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaTek Research Lab Inc. in Singapore is seeking a NPU Physical Design Engineer for campus entry.

You will contribute to physical design activities for GHz AI processors and neural network DSP, including synthesis, floorplanning, placement, and routing, with focus on timing and power management. The role requires a Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Computer Engineering and experience with RTL-to-GDS flows, along with scripting and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Experience with RTL integration for NPU/CPU/SoC subsystems (preferred).
• Experience with ICC2/FC or Innovus from netlists to GDS.
• RTL-to-GDS flow including synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, timing optimization, and physical verification.
• Power noise and reliability tool knowledge (Redhawk, Voltus).
• Timing signoff tools (PrimeTime/Tempus) and timing-closure tools (Tweaker/PrimeClosure).
• Knowledge of high-speed/low-power IP and custom circuit design.
• Scripting ability and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical design and development activities for MediaTek Ghz, AI processors, and neural network DSP.
• Engage in physical design analysis, floorplanning, place-and-route, RC extraction, timing, and power optimization.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Taiwan and Singapore on methodology co-development and flow deployment.

Skills

RTL integration

Power optimization

Timing signoff

Scripting

IP/SoC design

Communication

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

ICC2/FC

Innovus

PrimeTime

Tempus

PrimeClosure

Redhawk

Voltus

Job description

[2027 Campus Hire] NPU Physical Design Engineer

Category

Chip Design

Location

Singapore

Experience

No Work Expe.

Job Description

• Responsible for physical design and development activities of MediaTek Ghz, AI processors and neural network DSP
• Involve in activities encompass physical design and analysis of complex and timing-critical AI processors and neural network DSP Technical disciplines include synthesis, floor-planning, place and route, RC extraction, timing, power optimization and physical verification
• Work closely with MediaTek colleagues in Taiwan and Singapore in implementation methodology co-development and flow deployment#LI-WC1

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• [What you will bring]
• Bachelor/Masters Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering
• High-speed NPU/GPU/CPU Subsystem RTL Integration experience or IP/Block/SoC Design experience is preferred (Candidate with less than 5 years of relevant experience will be considered for junior position)
• Experience with Synopsys ICC2/FC (preferred) or Cadence Innovus tools from netlists to GDS
• Experience in high-speed processor implementation/power reduction flows and methodology from RTL to GDS (including synthesis, floor-planning, placement, CTS, routing, timing optimization, physical verification)
• Experience with power noise and reliability tools such as Redhawk and Voltus
• Experience with timing signoff tools such as PrimeTime and Tempus and timing closure tools such as Tweaker and PrimeClosure
• Knowledge of high-speed/low power IP and custom circuit design
• Good communication and scripting skills
• [Why MediaTek?]
• MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is the world’s 5th largest global fabless semiconductor company. Joining MediaTek means becoming part of a team that powers over 2 billion ICs worldwide, enriching and enhancing everyday life. Our chipsets are integral to a wide range of products, from smartphones, mobile devices to home and IoT devices, in entertainment and multimedia products, and provide connectivity and communication solutions that keep people connected with friends and their families with access to online resources. Working at MediaTek offers you the opportunity to contribute to the world through the devices we use in our daily lives – it’s more than just a job, it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact. – Join us now!