Digital IC Design Manager

Snapchat, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity RSUs

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a senior RTL and physical design leader to drive display IC development for AR products. You will manage a small team of digital designers and work with chip architects, verification, analog, and test to deliver robust RTL and physical implementations.

The role requires 10+ years in physical design, strong Cadence Innovus/Genus experience, and a track record of delivering complex SoCs. We support in-office collaboration with a diverse, inclusive culture at Snap.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE required with 10+ years in physical design or digital implementation.
• Strong RTL coding and digital implementation knowledge.
• Experience leading a small team of designers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design display IC RTL and digital implementation flows.
• Lead a small team of designers and engineers.
• Coordinate with chip architects, verification, analog design and test.
• Execute timing closure, place-and-route, DFT insertion, and physical verification.

Skills

RTL coding

Digital design

Team management

Scripting

EDA tools

DFT/DFX

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Tools

Cadence Innovus

Tempus

Genus

PVS

Mentor Calibre

QuestaSim

Tessent DFT

Conformal LEC

Virtuoso

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.The Company operates Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji , Saturn, and other digital services.Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world. Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice. Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.The MicroDisplay Electronics and Software team develops state-of-the-art microdisplays for use in Specs.What you’ll do:Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team designing display ICs for ARWork closely with chip architect, verification, analog design, and test functions to design a Big-D,Big-A type ASICManage a small team of digital designers and physical design engineers to create RTL code and its physical implementationExecute and Continuously Improve RTL design and RTL-to-gds Digital Implementation flows for our Display ICsPerform or manage RTL-based logic design, Design-for-Test, chip floorplanning, place-and-route, timing closure, physical verification, synthesis, DFT insertion, LECSpecify and configure tools and create automationHire and manage additional new staffThis position may initially include individual contributor work, until the group expands furtherKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:People management skills and knowledge of typical HR policies and procedures, including performance management, hiring, firing, and promotionStrong working knowledge of logic design and RTL coding and associated functions (lint, CDC, LEC, DFT)Strong working knowledge of digital implementation (physical design)Strong working knowledge of integration of external and internal design IP, including analog blocksStrong working knowledge of Cadence Innovus, Tempus, Genus and PVS tools or equivalentsStrong working knowledge of Mentor/Siemens Calibre tool suiteScripting and automation, such as TCL, SKILL, Perl, Python and Shell scriptsMinimum Qualifications:BSEE or MSEE10+ years in directly applicable work performing physical design / digital implementationMinimum of 3 years experience in a management roleOptional – see preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Analog, Mixed-signal circuit design and custom layoutKnowledge of Siemens QuestaSim (formerly Modelsim)Knowledge of emulation, and the Siemens Veloce EmulatorKnowledge of Cadence Innovus, Genus, Tempus toolsKnowledge of Tessent DFT toolsKnowledge of Conformal LEC tool or equivalentKnowledge of Virtuoso custom layout tool or equivalent\"Default Together\" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) :The base salary range for this position is $229,000-$343,000 annually.Zone B :The base salary range for this position is $218,000-$326,000 annually.Zone C :The base salary range for this position is $195,000-$292,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form : Job Description Pay Range Disclosure .