Senior Design Engineer - Place and Route / STA

Senior Design Engineer: Place and Route (PNR), STA (Static Timing Analysis)

Broadcom Central Engineering Group is looking for energetic and passionate Place and Route/STA Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for working in one or more domains of Place and Route and STA development for complex Digital IP subsystems and Semi-custom macros across all types of bleeding edge process technologies.

Available Job Responsibilities

1. Netlist to GDS2 automation flow development for complex digital/mixed signal blocks using PNR tools like ICC2 or Innovus in advanced technology nodes.
2. Define the Floor Plan/placement/routing/Timing constraints in ICC for Complex blocks including BIST to achieve correct by construct DRC/LVS and timing closure.
3. Interact with the Cross-functional team (Synthesis/STA/DNE) to close the loop in timing violations/DRC/LVS.
4. Constraints automation to achieve predictable timing closure through automation with minimal ECOs.
5. Perform PNR Architectural feasibilities with multiple power islands with Optimum Utilization, EM, IR.
6. Develop Fully Automated PNR, STA development flow to close timing to meet broader frequency requirements.

Skill Sets

1. Hands-on Experience with Synthesis, ICC2, Fusion compiler, Innovus, Prime time tools.
2. Hands-on experience in defining ICC2/Synthesis constraints that meet timing closure needs.
3. In-depth knowledge of Signal and Power Floor plan with minimal EM/IR violations.
4. In-depth expertise with all ICC2/STA options to handle de-ratings and options to reduce cross talk.
5. Familiarity with ECO implementation and tools like Tweaker.
6. Hands-on expertise with TCL/PERL to automate the end-to-end PNR/STA flow.
7. Experience handling a complex Netlist with multiple frequency domains and ICC timing closure.
8. Hands-on experience in analyzing and correlating STA vs. ICC timing reports.
9. Complete exposure to Synopsys Timing closure tools; Star-RC, Prime time, PTSI. Exposure to Cadence timing closure flow is a big plus.
10. Strong Automation and scripting skills using Perl/Python to analyze timing/noise reports and drive for swift timing closure.

Additional Traits

1. Strong team player with the ability to work across multiple geographies.
2. Strong Technical and Behavioral competency with a Can-do attitude in driving complex projects.

Qualification

1. B.S Degree with a minimum of 6+ years’ experience in the relevant domain.
2. M.S Degree with a minimum of 4+ years’ experience in the relevant domain.