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In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process technology.
Description
• Work with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
• Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals.
• Timing, physical and electrical verification and driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
• Resolve and improve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience with partition level P&R implementation including floorplanning, clock and power distribution, timing closure, physical and electrical verification.
Knowledge of physical design construction and analysis flows and methodology.
Experience with industry standard tools, understanding their capabilities and underlying algorithms.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to adhere to stringent schedule and die size requirements.
Experience with large SOC designs (>20M gates) with frequencies in excess of 1GHZ.
Experience with sub 10nm tech nodes.
Strong communication skills.
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