Precision Timing ASIC Engineer – Implementation

Anysilicon; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Infrastructure Silicon team is seeking an ASIC Implementation Engineer specializing in timing to design and deliver custom silicon for data center applications. You will drive static timing analysis and ensure timing closure for complex SoCs, focusing on performance, power, and area targets at advanced process nodes.

Responsibilities include developing timing constraints, performing static timing analysis with industry tools like PrimeTime, collaborating with physical design, and

Qualifications

• Experienced in static timing analysis for complex SoCs.
• Proficient in setting up and validating timing constraints.
• Familiar with timing-driven optimization and clock tree concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain timing constraints (SDC) for complex SoC designs, including clock definitions and input/output delays.
• Perform static timing analysis using industry-standard tools to identify and resolve timing violations.
• Collaborate with physical design engineers to drive timing closure, providing guidance on placement and routing.
• Analyze and debug timing paths across multiple clock domains, identifying critical paths and optimizations.
• Generate and validate timing reports for sign-off across process, voltage, and temperature corners.
• Develop and maintain timing exception methodologies in coordination with design and verification teams.
• Contribute to the development of timing closure scripts and automation flows to enhance efficiency.
• Interface with foundry and library teams to integrate timing libraries, including standard cells and hard IP.
• Support design handoff between front-end and back-end teams by providing timing-aware synthesis netlists.

Skills

Static timing analysis

Timing closure

Python scripting

Tcl scripting

Perl scripting

RTL design knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field

Tools

PrimeTime

Job description

Meta's Infrastructure Silicon team is seeking an ASIC Implementation Engineer specializing in timing to design and deliver custom silicon for data center applications. You will drive static timing analysis and ensure timing closure for complex SoCs, focusing on performance, power, and area targets at advanced process nodes.

Responsibilities include developing timing constraints, performing static timing analysis with industry tools like PrimeTime, collaborating with physical design, and